Oregon’s Rogue Valley starts gray and damp, with low clouds hanging over Medford and a cool 43-degree reading at the airport. The air feels heavy and still, and patchy fog lingers in spots west of town. Drivers along I-5 and Highway 62 should watch for brief visibility dips through midmorning.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, skies gradually brighten later today with highs reaching 55 degrees. Light winds stay calm, and roads remain mainly dry into the afternoon. It’s a quiet February stretch before wetter weather returns.
Clouds increase tonight with lows near 32. Friday brings patchy fog early, then mostly cloudy skies and a high near 54. A slight chance of rain develops late Friday night. By Saturday, rain chances rise to 50 percent, especially after midday. Highs settle near 50 degrees.
Valentine’s Day weekend looks unsettled. Showers remain possible Saturday night and Sunday, with highs near 52. Snow levels hover around 4,500 feet Sunday, keeping valley floors wet but leaving higher terrain vulnerable to light snow. If you’re traveling over Siskiyou Summit, monitor conditions closely.
Early next week turns wetter. Rain continues Monday, and snow levels lower from 3,400 feet to near 2,700 feet late Monday night. That could impact higher passes into the Cascades. Plan extra time and check trip updates before heading out.
Longer-range trends hint at gradual moderation by midweek, with broader national warming building across much of the U.S.
Five Day Outlook for Medford, Oregon:
Today: Gradual clearing, high 55.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 54.
Saturday: Chance of rain, high 50.
Sunday: Chance of rain, high 52.
Monday: Rain likely, high near 49.
