MEDFORD, Ore. – The morning begins in near silence — a blanket of fog clings to the Rogue Valley, muting headlights and blurring the first hints of dawn. The air feels damp, crisp, and still — typical of early November in southern Oregon, where calm mornings often precede a sharp turn toward stormier weather.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, fog will linger through mid-morning, especially in low-lying areas near I-5 and the Bear Creek Greenway. Drivers should expect visibility under a quarter mile in spots, with the gray haze lifting as the sun breaks through by late morning.
Once the fog fades, pleasant fall warmth returns, with highs near 70°F today and Monday under mostly sunny skies. Veterans Day looks mild and dry, offering perfect weather for local ceremonies and outdoor activities. But a notable pattern shift arrives by midweek, when Pacific moisture begins to stream inland.
Rain is likely Wednesday afternoon through Friday, bringing a half inch or more across the Rogue Valley. Snow levels will drop to 4,800 feet Wednesday night, then near 4,300 feet Thursday, hinting at the first early-season snowflakes for the Siskiyou Summit and higher Cascade passes. Travelers using I-5 north toward Grants Pass or south into northern California should plan for wet roads and possible mountain slush.
After Thursday’s chill, the weekend steadies into cool, cloudy weather — a clear signal that Oregon’s winter transition has begun.
Five-Day Outlook for Medford, OR:
Sun: 70/48 – Fog early, then sunny.
Mon: 69/45 – Mostly sunny, calm winds.
Tue (Veterans Day): 66/45 – Partly sunny, mild.
Wed: 68/47 – Rain likely late.
Thu: 54/39 – Rain, snow 4,000–4,300 ft.
