Medford, OR – Another round of beneficial rain is expected across southwest Oregon and northern California through early Monday, bringing light to moderate precipitation and breezy winds to the region. While impacts remain low, forecasters say elevated snow levels and isolated strong gusts could create travel challenges in select areas.
According to the National Weather Service Medford, rain will begin first in northeast California and east of the Cascades late Sunday evening. Showers will then spread westward toward the coastal mountains and inland valleys overnight and into Monday morning. Rain totals will vary widely, ranging from 0.20 inches to as much as 1.31 inches, with the highest amounts expected near Mount Shasta and higher terrain.
Snow levels will remain unusually high for mid-November, hovering between 7,000 and 8,000 feet during the heaviest precipitation. Levels are expected to drop to around 5,000 feet early Monday, but only light snow accumulations are anticipated in the Cascades, keeping winter impacts minimal.
Gusty winds will also return Sunday. Most areas will experience gusts between 20 and 30 mph, but the Shasta Valley may see isolated gusts approaching 40 mph, which could create difficult driving conditions for high-profile vehicles. While winds are not expected to reach advisory criteria, forecasters urge drivers to use caution, especially along exposed roadways.
The system is expected to taper off late Monday morning, leaving behind cooler temperatures and modest improvements to local drought conditions. Coastal and inland areas will see lingering clouds before drier weather settles in by Monday afternoon.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts as additional systems may arrive later in the week.
