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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 01 Jan 11:37 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Ashland OR

Wind Advisory January 2, 01:00pm until January 3, 12:00am
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Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6300 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 5600 feet. High near 43. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6300 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 5600 feet. High near 43. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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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:
10:36 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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