Oregon – Mild air and filtered sunshine are settling over the Rogue Valley now, but clouds are already lining up to bring steady rain and changing travel conditions within the next 24 hours.
According to the National Weather Service, Medford climbs to around 75°F today with a slight 30% chance of showers developing late in the afternoon. Most of the day stays dry, with light winds keeping conditions comfortable across I-5 and surrounding roads.
Clouds increase into the evening, and by Thursday, the pattern shifts quickly. Rain becomes likely after late morning with a 70% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms. Wet pavement will develop fast, especially on busy routes like I-5 and Highway 62. Plan extra time for travel.
Thursday night keeps showers going with continued rain chances near 50%. Conditions remain damp into Friday, where another round of widespread showers and storms pushes rain chances back up to 70%.
By Saturday, steady showers continue with highs cooling to around 60°F. Roads remain slick, and visibility may drop during heavier bursts. If traveling into higher terrain, note that snow levels could drop to around 4,700 feet by Sunday, bringing a mix of rain and snow in mountain passes.
Sunday trends slightly drier but still unsettled with lingering rain chances and highs in the mid-50s.
Looking ahead, early next week begins to dry out with gradual clearing and warmer temperatures returning. For now, prepare for a noticeable shift from spring warmth to wet conditions. Are you seeing clouds building over the valley yet?
Five Day Outlook for Medford, Oregon:
Today: Mostly sunny, high near 75°F (30% late showers)
Tonight: Chance of showers, low near 49°F
Thursday: Showers likely, high near 73°F (70%)
Friday: Showers likely, high near 69°F (70%)
Saturday: Showers, high near 60°F
