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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WNW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 03 Jan 03:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Medford OR

Wind Advisory January 3, 03:32am until January 3, 10:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory January 3, 03:32am until January 3, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Sat

    Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 2pm. High near 53. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 42. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 4100 feet. High near 49. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 36. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 3200 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 2pm. High near 53. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 42. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4100 feet. High near 49. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 36. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 3200 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 2600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Medford OR
 42.33°N 122.88°W (Elev. 1385 ft)
Last Update:
2:31 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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