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Stiff winds likely followed by rain showers over coming days

Widespread snow may fall Wednesday evening into Thursday evening, according to National Weather Service forecast, but the precipitation is expected to change from snow to rain in most areas by 7 a.m. Thursday. NWS Medford graphic
February 12, 2025

Gusts could hit 55 mph, cautions wind advisory that expires at 9 a.m. Thursday

Ashland.news staff report

Ashland’s hiatus of dry days ends with five straight days with rain showers in the forecast, according to a National Weather Service forecast as of Wednesday evening. Showers are expected during the day Thursday and Friday, in the evening Saturday, night and day Sunday and during Monday’s Presidents Day holiday day.

High winds will blow in the change in the weather, with a wind advisory in effect from 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, through 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. Southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph are forecast with gusts up to 55 mph in southern portions of Jackson County, including the cities of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix and surrounding foothills.

High winds can make driving difficult, cause tree limbs to fall and cause power outages.

A chance of snow overnight Wednesday is expected to be followed by rain and snow.

Highs are forecast to be in the mid-40s and lows around 30 in coming days.

The sun’s not back in the forecast until Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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