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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.35 in (993.91 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 25 Dec 04:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Ashland OR

Wind Advisory December 25, 09:00am until December 25, 01:00pm
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Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain and snow showers. Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 35. South southeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 32. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely before 10am, then snow, mainly after 10am. High near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow showers. Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 35. South southeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 32. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely before 10am, then snow, mainly after 10am. High near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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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:
3:41 am PST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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