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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

PARKER MOUNTAIN (ARFO3)

Lat: 42.105°NLon: 122.27897°WElev: 5280.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 21 Apr 09:40 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Ashland OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am. Snow level 4600 feet. Steady temperature around 35. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am. Snow level 4600 feet. Steady temperature around 35. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE Ashland OR
 42.25°N 122.4°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
Last Update:
10:02 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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