Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 3, 04:00 PM PST until January 4, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Fog

45°F

7°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	0.50 mi
Last update	01 Jan 10:20 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SW Ashland OR

Winter Storm Watch January 3, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Chance Rain
Friday
High: 45 °F
Chance Rain
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Saturday
High: 42 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 39 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Monday
High: 38 °F
Snow Likely
Monday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of rain before 2pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 39. Breezy, with a southeast wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Rain. Snow level 5600 feet. High near 42. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Low around 37. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday

Rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday Night

Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Monday

Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

Monday Night

A chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Wednesday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.