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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 08:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Ashland OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before midnight. Steady temperature around 37. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 35. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before midnight. Steady temperature around 37. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 35. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 5300 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Ashland OR
 42.16°N 122.83°W (Elev. 5082 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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