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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.

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SSE 12 MPH
Barometer 29.57 in (1001.36 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 01:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ashland OR

Wind Advisory December 25, 02:06pm until December 25, 04:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 25, 02:06pm until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Christmas Day

    High: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers. Snow level 3900 feet. Low around 35. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers before 4pm, then rain after 4pm. Snow level 3800 feet. High near 43. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Showers likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Snow level 4300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers. Snow level 3900 feet. Low around 35. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers before 4pm, then rain after 4pm. Snow level 3800 feet. High near 43. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
Ashland OR
 42.18°N 122.71°W (Elev. 2602 ft)
Last Update:
12:41 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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