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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

Medford OR

Wind Advisory December 25, 02:11pm until December 25, 04:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 25, 02:11pm until December 25, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Christmas Day

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers. Snow level 3900 feet. Low around 36. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly before 3pm, then rain likely after 4pm. Snow level 3700 feet. High near 45. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Snow level 4200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Showers. Snow level 3900 feet. Low around 36. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers, mainly before 3pm, then rain likely after 4pm. Snow level 3700 feet. High near 45. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
Medford OR
 42.33°N 122.88°W (Elev. 1385 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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