MEDFORD, Oregon – The valley wakes up wrapped in silence and silver mist. Streetlights glow dimly through the haze, and cars crawl cautiously along fog-shrouded highways as another dense fog event grips southern Oregon early this morning.
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 a.m. PST, affecting the Rogue Valley, Umpqua Basin, and Illinois Valley in Oregon and the Scott and Shasta Valleys just south in northern California. Visibility may drop to a quarter mile or less, particularly along I-5 between Grants Pass, Medford, and Ashland. Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra space between vehicles.
By late morning, the fog will lift as light winds and gradual warming bring clearer skies. Friday afternoon will turn partly sunny, with highs near 58°F — a calm, comfortable lead-in to a mild weekend.
Saturday and Sunday will feel more like early fall than mid-November, featuring sunshine and highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Calm winds will dominate, and fog could redevelop during the early morning hours, especially in low-lying valleys. By Monday, conditions stay mostly sunny with temperatures hovering near 70°F, ideal for outdoor plans or early holiday travel prep.
Looking ahead, forecasters hint at a wetter pattern mid-next week, possibly bringing a “Winter Tease” with cooler rain and lower snow levels in the Southern Cascades.
For now, southern Oregon enjoys a peaceful pause — quiet fog at dawn, golden afternoons, and the soft reminder that true winter is edging closer.
Five-Day Outlook for Medford, OR:
Fri: 58/41 – Dense fog early; partly sunny later.
Sat: 68/45 – Morning fog; mild and sunny.
Sun: 71/47 – Areas of fog; mostly sunny.
Mon: 70/45 – Partly sunny; calm.
Tue (Veterans Day): 67/46 – Light rain possible; cooler trend.
