Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains
A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: 7 Miles NNW Elkton OR Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR Last Update: 4:41 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026 |  |
| This Afternoon: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tonight: Rain likely before 9pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 4400 feet lowering to 3600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 3400 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Light west northwest wind. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Sunday: A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Monday: A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. | |
| 7 Miles NNW Elkton OR 43.72°N 123.64°W (Elev. 1302 ft) | |
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