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.

Fog

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 0.24 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WSW Ashland OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before midnight, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between midnight and 1am, then rain after 1am.  Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 42. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain and
    Windy then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am.  Snow level 5300 feet. High near 45. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am.  Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 38. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow.  Snow level 4500 feet. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Rain before midnight, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between midnight and 1am, then rain after 1am. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 42. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am. Snow level 5300 feet. High near 45. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 38. South wind 17 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 4500 feet. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WSW Ashland OR
 42.07°N 122.98°W (Elev. 4022 ft)
2:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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