Oregon – Frost glints on rooftops and windshields across the Rogue Valley this morning as temperatures hover near freezing, delivering a sharp winter bite before sunrise. Calm air and clear skies have allowed cold pockets to settle into low-lying neighborhoods, creating slick conditions on untreated roads.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, early temperatures are sitting near 32 degrees, with calm winds keeping the chill locked in place. Sunshine quickly takes over as the morning progresses, helping temperatures rebound into the upper 50s and lower 60s by afternoon.
Drivers should watch for icy patches on bridges, shaded streets, and rural roads during the early commute. This is prime time for flash freezing, especially where moisture lingered from previous days. Slow down and allow extra stopping distance until pavement fully warms.
Midweek brings a noticeable shift. Wednesday and Thursday turn bright and mild, with highs climbing into the low 60s under mostly sunny skies. The afternoons feel more like early spring than February, making this the best stretch for travel and outdoor plans.
By Friday, clouds increase slightly, but temperatures remain comfortable near 60 degrees. Conditions stay quiet heading into the Feb 6–8 weekend, though changes are lining up just beyond that window.
Rain chances begin to rise late Saturday night into Sunday. Snow levels remain high initially, but colder air may lower snow levels by late Sunday night into early next week, especially in surrounding mountain passes. While Medford itself looks rain-focused, travelers heading north or east should stay alert.
Looking ahead, longer-range outlooks continue to hint at above-normal temperatures returning late next week across much of the West. For now, winter still has a morning grip, even as afternoons soften.
Did you scrape frost off your car this morning, or did sunshine win early where you live?
Five-Day Outlook for Medford, Oregon
- Today: Mostly sunny after a freezing start, high near 60°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 63°F
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 63°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 60°F
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 58°F
