Oregon skies are already dark over the Rogue Valley, and steady rain will intensify across Medford as a moisture-rich system moves inland.
Light rain this morning becomes widespread by afternoon, with highs near 57 degrees. According to the National Weather Service in Medford, a hydrologic outlook highlights heavy rainfall potential from this afternoon through Tuesday. Coastal areas could see 2 to 4 inches of rain, while inland valleys like Medford may pick up 1 to 2 inches before the system exits.
That rainfall, combined with snow levels rising above 7,000 feet, will accelerate runoff into creeks and rivers. Small streams may rise rapidly. Ponding on roadways is likely during heavier bursts. Drivers along I-5, Highway 99, and low-lying roads near Bear Creek should allow extra time and avoid flooded stretches.
Rain continues tonight into Tuesday with another quarter to half inch possible. Winds remain light, but saturated soils raise the risk of localized nuisance flooding. The Coquille Basin and flashier streams in southwest Oregon remain especially vulnerable.
By Wednesday, rain tapers to scattered showers with partial clearing later in the day. Highs settle near 53 degrees. Cooler air filters in Wednesday night with lows near 33. Snow levels drop to around 4,200 feet, keeping valley floors rain-dominant but bringing fresh snow to higher terrain.
Thursday and Friday trend drier with partial sunshine and highs climbing into the upper 50s. The 6–10 day outlook suggests gradual warming into early next week, hinting at early spring patterns returning after this wet stretch.
Five Day Outlook for Medford, Oregon:
Today: Rain likely, high near 57.
Tuesday: Rain, high near 54.
Wednesday: Slight chance of rain, high near 53.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 58.
Friday: Partly sunny, high near 59.
