Oregon – A cool, quiet start blankets Medford this morning, but patchy fog is already forming in low spots across the Rogue Valley. Visibility shifts quickly before 10 a.m., especially along Interstate 5 and rural stretches near Central Point.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, fog lifts by late morning, giving way to partly sunny skies and a high near 62 degrees. Winds stay calm today. Clouds increase later this afternoon, and a 30 percent chance of rain develops after 4 p.m. Temperatures dip to around 42 tonight.
Saturday turns wetter. Rain becomes likely between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., then showers increase through the afternoon. Precipitation chances climb to 70 percent. Rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter inch are possible. Roads will turn slick by midday.
Showers remain likely Saturday night and Sunday, with thunder possible Sunday afternoon. Highs stay in the upper 50s. Snow levels hover near 4,300 feet, lowering to around 3,800 feet late Sunday night. While valley snow is not expected, higher passes could see wet flakes.
Monday brings partial improvement with only a 20 percent shower chance before 10 a.m. Areas of fog may redevelop early. Highs reach near 59 as March begins. Tuesday trends drier and milder, with highs near 62.
Looking ahead, the 6–10 day outlook suggests slightly above-normal temperatures returning by midweek, signaling gradual Spring Warmth.
Five Day Outlook for Medford, Oregon:
Today: Patchy fog, then partly sunny, high 62.
Saturday: Rain likely, high 57.
Sunday: Showers likely, high 57.
Monday: Slight chance of showers early, high 59.
Tuesday: Patchy fog early, then partly sunny, high 62.
