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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

light rain,mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 07:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SW Ashland OR

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 8600 feet. High near 38. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 3am. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Low around 36. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain after 10am, mixing with snow after 1pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 36. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 8600 feet. High near 38. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 3am. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Low around 36. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of rain after 10am, mixing with snow after 1pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 36. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SW Ashland OR
 42.01°N 122.91°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 am PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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