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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.

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.54 in (1000.34 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 02:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ashland OR

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain between 3pm and 5pm. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 9pm. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5400 feet after midnight. Low around 37. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain likely. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Snow level 3900 feet. Low around 33. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. High near 42. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain between 3pm and 5pm. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5400 feet after midnight. Low around 37. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain likely. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Snow level 3900 feet. Low around 33. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. High near 42. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ashland OR
 42.2°N 122.72°W (Elev. 2018 ft)
Last Update:
2:21 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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