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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Dec 01:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ashland OR

Air Stagnation Advisory until December 31, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory until December 31, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 49. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
New Year's Day
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Rain likely. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ashland OR
 42.18°N 122.71°W (Elev. 2602 ft)
Last Update:
12:42 pm PST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Dec 29, 2025-6pm PST Jan 4, 2026
 
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