Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Clear

38°F

3°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 11:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NW Shady Cove OR

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 12:01pm until December 31, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 12:01pm until December 31, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. East wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 43. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 48. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. East wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 43. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NW Shady Cove OR
 42.71°N 122.99°W (Elev. 3435 ft)
11:51 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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