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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

light rain,mist

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.27 in (991.2 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 03:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Medford OR

Wind Advisory until December 24, 01:00pm
High Wind Warning until December 24, 01:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory until December 24, 01:00pm
    High Wind Warning until December 24, 01:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 9am. High near 56. Windy, with a south wind 21 to 31 mph decreasing to 7 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain and
    Windy then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 40. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4100 feet. High near 50. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 40. South southeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 9am. High near 56. Windy, with a south wind 21 to 31 mph decreasing to 7 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 40. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Rain. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4100 feet. High near 50. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Medford OR
 42.33°N 122.88°W (Elev. 1385 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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