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 >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.69 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Medford OR

Wind Advisory until December 25, 01:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until December 25, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Christmas Day

    High: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Snow level 3900 feet. Low around 36. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely before 10am, then rain, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 3700 feet. High near 45. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • 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
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers. Snow level 3900 feet. Low around 36. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely before 10am, then rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 3700 feet. High near 45. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 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)
9:41 am PST Dec 25, 2025
11am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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