Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

heavy rain,mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.33 in (993.23 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 24 Dec 06:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Ashland OR

High Wind Warning December 24, 06:46am until December 24, 01:00pm
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High Wind Warning
  •  
    High Wind Warning December 24, 06:46am until December 24, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Wed

    High Wind Warning

  • Today

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Windy, with a southeast wind 32 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 28 by 4pm. Windy, with a south southeast wind 31 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 31. Southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of snow between 3pm and 5pm. Temperature falling to around 31 by 10am. Windy, with a south wind 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 80 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Windy, with a southeast wind 32 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 28 by 4pm. Windy, with a south southeast wind 31 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 31. Southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Ashland OR
 42.09°N 122.72°W (Elev. 6755 ft)
5:21 am PST Dec 24, 2025
6am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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