Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

Lat: 42.37503°NLon: 122.87696°WElev: 1312.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 11:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ashland OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:47am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:47am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:47am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 11:47am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 28. East southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 40. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between noon and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 28. East southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 40. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet lowering to 3100 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
Ashland OR
 42.18°N 122.69°W (Elev. 2169 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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