Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 09:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NW Shady Cove OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and midnight, then rain likely after midnight.  Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Low around 37. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm.  Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northwest  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and midnight, then rain likely after midnight. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Low around 37. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 34. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NW Shady Cove OR
 42.71°N 122.99°W (Elev. 3435 ft)
4:41 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
9pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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