MEDFORD – Rain streaks the windows and the smell of wet pine drifts through the Rogue Valley as a gray dawn settles in. This early Sunday morning brings the kind of damp chill that signals late October’s tug-of-war between fall rain and early hints of winter.
The National Weather Service in Medford reports steady showers spreading across Jackson County through late morning, with a few bursts of heavier rain near the Cascades. Light snow may briefly mix in above 4,000 feet by evening — the first visible reminder that winter’s edge is close. Roads remain mainly wet below the passes, but mountain travelers should prepare for reduced visibility and slick conditions near Siskiyou Summit.
By Monday, skies clear and the region shifts toward a sunny, mild stretch. Highs will climb into the upper 50s to near 60°F, with light northwest breezes. Tuesday warms further, reaching the high 60s as dry air settles over southern Oregon. The calm pattern continues through midweek, bringing ideal weather for yard cleanup, orchard work, or early Halloween setup.
Looking ahead, models hint at another Pacific system late in the week, but confidence remains low. Trick-or-Treat conditions currently look mild and dry — a pleasant change from the wet start to the week.
After all, this is Oregon — calm spells rarely last for long. A chilly November pattern is already forming offshore, signaling cooler air and more rain on the way by next weekend.
Five-Day Outlook for Medford, OR:
Sun: 52/36 – Rain; snow in foothills late.
Mon: 58/38 – Mostly sunny; calm.
Tue: 68/45 – Sunny, warmer.
Wed: 66/42 – Mild; light clouds.
Thu: 68/44 – Dry start; rain chances late.
