Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 02:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Shady Cove OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny during the morning, then sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind.

    High: 76 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west northwest  in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 5300 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 60. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Partly sunny during the morning, then sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west northwest in the evening.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 5300 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 60. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Shady Cove OR
 42.67°N 122.94°W (Elev. 2415 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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