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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.43 in (1030.48 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Dec 10:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Medford OR

Air Stagnation Advisory until December 31, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory until December 31, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 44 °F

    Freezing Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread dense fog after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 33. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Dense Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Widespread fog before noon. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind.

    High: 43 °F

    Fog then
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Widespread fog after 10pm. Widespread freezing fog after 10pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Freezing Fog
    and Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Widespread fog before 11am. Widespread freezing fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Light southeast wind.

    High: 42 °F

    Freezing Fog
    and Fog then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Widespread freezing fog before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind.
Tonight
Widespread dense fog after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 33. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Widespread fog before noon. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Widespread fog after 10pm. Widespread freezing fog after 10pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Widespread fog before 11am. Widespread freezing fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
New Year's Day
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Rain likely. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Medford OR
 42.33°N 122.88°W (Elev. 1385 ft)
Last Update:
9:41 am PST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 29, 2025-6pm PST Jan 4, 2026
 
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