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

PARKER MOUNTAIN (ARFO3)

Lat: 42.105°NLon: 122.27897°WElev: 5280.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed E 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 06:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Ashland OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Snow level 6700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am.  Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7800 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  Snow level 7800 feet. High near 41. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 7400 feet. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow.  Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7800 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
New Year's Day
Rain. Snow level 7800 feet. High near 41. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Ashland OR
 42.08°N 122.63°W (Elev. 5020 ft)
4:16 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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