Medford, OR – The Rogue Valley greets Thanksgiving travelers with calm skies and crisp air this morning, a peaceful start to one of Oregon’s busiest travel days of the season. Streetlights flicker over quiet roads, dew glistens on fields, and the promise of sunshine offers ideal travel conditions across southern Oregon.
According to the National Weather Service, Medford will enjoy mostly sunny skies through Thanksgiving, with highs near 56°F and light north winds. The weather stays dry through the long weekend, giving families a welcome break from rain-soaked roads typical of late November. For those decorating early or hosting outdoor gatherings, the day’s mild sunshine should hold steady from mid-morning to late afternoon.
The main concern heading into the weekend will be chilly nights. Temperatures are expected to dip to the low 30s by Saturday, leading to patchy frost in the valley and surrounding foothills. Drivers out early for Black Friday shopping or post-holiday commutes should allow time to scrape windshields or warm up vehicles before sunrise.
Looking ahead, forecasters are watching a major Arctic front forming across western Canada and expected to sweep into the U.S. around December 1. While Oregon remains dry for now, models hint at colder-than-average temperatures and a potential for early-season snow in higher elevations next week.
For now, it’s a perfect Thanksgiving stretch — bright days, calm winds, and a subtle winter chill settling in each morning.
5-Day Outlook for Medford:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 54°F
- Thursday (Thanksgiving): Mostly sunny, high 56°F
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 54°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 52°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 51°F
