Oregon — Frost crunches underfoot this morning as clear skies settle over the Rogue Valley. The air feels sharp and still, with temperatures hovering near freezing before sunrise.
Medford starts the day around 33 degrees, setting up a classic February cold start. Calm winds and clear conditions allow temperatures to rebound quickly. Sunshine pushes highs into the low 60s by afternoon, making today feel more like early spring than midwinter.
Tonight stays mostly clear, but temperatures fall back into the mid-30s, keeping frost a concern for early commuters. Thursday repeats the pattern. Sunshine dominates, and highs climb into the mid-60s, well above seasonal averages. To be fair, the quiet weather will not last.
By Friday, clouds increase slightly, though dry conditions hold through most of the day. Highs reach the low 60s, still mild for February. Late Friday night into Saturday, changes arrive. Clouds thicken, and a slight rain chance develops by Saturday afternoon, signaling a shift in the pattern.
Saturday night turns damp as rain chances increase. Roads may become slick after sunset, especially where daytime warmth fades quickly. Plan extra time if traveling after dark. Sunday looks unsettled, with rain likely and highs cooling into the low 50s. Snow levels remain high, generally above 4,000 to 5,000 feet, keeping valley travel rain-soaked rather than snowy.
Looking into early next week, rain chances continue at times, and temperatures trend closer to normal. Snow levels fluctuate but stay mostly above valley floors. Longer-range signals hint at milder-than-average conditions returning later next week, a potential preview of spring.
For now, enjoy the sunshine, but keep rain gear ready. Conditions will change quickly this weekend. Are you planning travel into the mountains or staying local as the rain arrives?
Five-Day Outlook for Medford, Oregon
• Today: Sunny, high near 63
• Thursday: Sunny, high near 64
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 61
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, slight rain chance late, high near 59
• Sunday: Rain likely, high near 52
