Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 02:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles S Jacksonville OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 56. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 45. South southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 56. East wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 45. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles S Jacksonville OR
 42.06°N 123.04°W (Elev. 4203 ft)
2:21 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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