February 19, 2026
Winter weather continues to impact our area, here’s the latest information:
- Severe Weather overnight shelters open in Ashland nightly through February 20, offering overnight, low-barrier shelter at two locations on a first-come basis. The shelters are operated by OHRA. Read the details.
- Food & Friends will operate as usual at the Ashland Senior Center today and will offer on-site dining from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For the most up-to-date information contact Food & Friends directly at 541-734-9505.
- Parks and Recreation closures this week:
- North Mountain Park Nature Center will be closed through February 19. All volunteer activities have been canceled. Staff can be reached at 541-488-5340.
- Oak Knoll Golf Course will be closed until further notice. Staff can be reached at 541-482-4311.
- The Grove... Recreation classes scheduled at The Grove are canceled through February 19. Staff can be reached at 541-488-5340.
- Ashland Senior Center is closed for the entire week, through February 20, with the exception of the Food & Friends meals offered on-site.. All classes at the Senior Center are canceled. Staff can be reached at 541-488-5342.
The decision to cancel Parks and Recreation classes for most of the week is based not only on the forecasted weather, but also concerns about snow- and ice-packed parking lots and icy morning conditions. We want you to stay safe at home. All classes will be rescheduled, and staff are communicating directly with instructors and participants.
- As of the morning of February 19, all streets in town have been plowed. Crews will be widening the paths on some of the upper elevation streets.
- Ashland Schools have modified the schedule for conferences on February 19 with a two-hour delay. Please see your school email for more information.
- The RVTD (Rogue Valley Transportation District) Route 10 for Ashland and the Valley Lift Service are running as usual.
Below is information on snowplow operations, winter driving, reporting storm-related issues and staying safe during and after the storm.
SNOWPLOW ROUTES & WINTER ROADS
We operate five snowplow-equipped trucks. Our trained operators plow roads based on a priority system: routes to the Ashland Hospital and major arterials take precedence over collector streets and neighborhoods. If the snowfall is continuous, our crews may be busy plowing the same routes repeatedly to keep priority streets accessible. In those scenarios, your neighborhood street may not get plowed for several days. For more information visit ashlandoregon.gov/Streets.
WINTER DRIVING
Remember, if driving becomes treacherous, pull over to the nearest parking space and get home another way! In major snow events, the City will suspend issuing parking tickets until people are able to safely get their vehicles home.
Check out ODOT's (Oregon Department of Transportation) Winter Travel News Packet 2025-2026 (PDF). This important guide features winter travel information, driver responsibilities, safe cycling in the winter, information about TripCheck and so much more! Make a plan to use TripCheck.com for information on road conditions and closures. With TripCheck you get access to traffic cameras, incident alerts, travel information and more! (If you are in an area without internet access, call 511 for information.)
Looking for additional winter driving tips? Our Transportation Advisory Committee offers, Winter Driving in Ashland: Staying Safe When the Weather Turns.
REPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES
If you experience a power outage or see downed trees or other storm damage during or after a storm, we have an app for easy reporting. SeeClickFix is Ashland’s live citizen reporting tool for non-emergency issues. You can download it from your app store or use our web reporting tool at ashlandoregon.gov/SeeClickFix.
TRASH & RECYCLING SERVICES
Recology Ashland provides trash and recycling services to residents of Ashland. During inclement weather, collection routes may be delayed by one or two days. Customers will not be charged for any extra materials accumulated during these delays. Service will resume as soon as conditions are safe for trucks to operate.
EMERGING FROM THE STORM
One of the most common questions we receive after a snowstorm is when the City will come clear sidewalks, driveways or parking spaces. Unfortunately, the answer is… we won’t! Sidewalks and driveways are the responsibility of the adjacent property owner per our municipal code. Part of this is due to the City’s capacity. Our staff will be focused on clearing roads, repairing major infrastructure and responding to emergency calls, so we rely on community members to keep their sidewalks and driveways clear. If you have a neighbor that struggles shoveling snow, please jump in to help.
As for parking spaces and public parking lots, these are the lowest priority for our snowplows. If you’d like to keep parking available in front of your business, you are welcome to shovel the snow out of the way. Please just stay safe and watch for traffic while you do so.
Be Better Prepared!
For more winter weather readiness tips, visit our Emergency Preparedness pages at ashlandoregon.gov/BetterPrepared. Be sure to check local weather conditions regularly and sign up for emergency alerts.
We are Better Together!
See the original Winter Weather Post from February 17, 2026
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