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Jackson County, OR Weather Oct. 17–21: 70s Fall to Low 60s
Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley is heading toward a significant cooldown this weekend, with temperatures in Medford expected to plunge 23 degrees between Friday and Monday as rain chances return early
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-10-14T11:32:54.277Z
Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley is heading toward a significant cooldown this weekend, with temperatures in Medford expected to plunge 23 degrees between Friday and Monday as rain chances return early next week.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for Medford, afternoon temperatures will reach approximately 86 degrees Friday before falling to 75 Saturday, 71 Sunday and 63 Monday. The change will bring a noticeable shift from late week warmth to cooler October conditions across the Medford area of Jackson County.
Despite the falling temperatures, sunshine is expected to dominate much of the weekend before precipitation becomes possible Monday.
Weekend Brings Sharp Temperature Decline Saturday begins the five day period with mostly sunny skies and a high near 75 degrees, an 11 degree drop from Friday's projected high.
The cooler weather continues Saturday night, when mostly clear skies allow temperatures to fall near 44 degrees.
Sunday brings another step down, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 71 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
By Sunday night, temperatures are expected to fall near 39 degrees, creating a substantial difference between daytime warmth and overnight conditions.
For residents planning weekend activities, the forecast favors generally dry weather Saturday and Sunday, with cooler mornings and evenings becoming increasingly noticeable.
Rain Chances Return Monday The more significant transition arrives Monday, when Medford's afternoon high is expected to reach only 63 degrees.
That represents a 23 degree decline from Friday's high and an eight degree drop from Sunday's projected temperature.
The National Weather Service also indicates a slight chance of rain Monday, with partly sunny skies expected during the day.
Rain chances continue Monday night, when mostly cloudy conditions and temperatures near 39 degrees are forecast.
Tuesday remains cool, with another high near 63 degrees. Mostly sunny skies are expected, although a slight chance of rain persists.
The available forecast does not specify rainfall amounts or indicate a widespread severe weather threat for Medford.
NOAA's separate national discussion highlights a substantial cooling pattern across the central United States late this week, but does not establish that system as the cause of Medford's temperature decline.
The supplied forecast confirms the cooling trend for Medford, although temperatures and precipitation chances elsewhere across Southern Oregon may differ.
Five Day Weather Outlook: Oct. 17–21 Temperatures below represent National Weather Service forecasts for Medford, Oregon, in Jackson County. Conditions may vary elsewhere across the Rogue Valley and Southern Oregon.
Saturday, Oct. 17: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75°. Mostly clear overnight, with a low near 44°. Sunday, Oct. 18: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high near 71°. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low near 39°. Monday, Oct. 19: Partly sunny with a slight chance of rain. High near 63°. Mostly cloudy overnight, with a chance of rain and a low near 39°. Tuesday, Oct. 20: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of rain. High near 63°. Overnight conditions were not provided. Wednesday, Oct. 21: Forecast details were not available in the supplied National Weather Service outlook.