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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 >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Clear

57°F

14°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 06:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Ashland OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 5am. Steady temperature around 33. Windy, with a south southeast wind 32 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after noon. High near 32. Windy, with a south southeast wind 24 to 29 mph increasing to 38 to 43 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Snow and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Windy, with a south wind 39 to 44 mph decreasing to 32 to 37 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 5am. Steady temperature around 33. Windy, with a south southeast wind 32 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 32. Windy, with a south southeast wind 24 to 29 mph increasing to 38 to 43 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Windy, with a south wind 39 to 44 mph decreasing to 32 to 37 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Ashland OR
 42.02°N 122.88°W (Elev. 7001 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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