The National Weather Service in Medford, Oregon, has issued a dense fog advisory affecting the Umpqua Basin, including Roseburg and Elkton, through 8 a.m. Visibility could drop to a quarter of a mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions along Interstate 5 and surrounding roads. Drivers should reduce speed, use low-beam headlights, and maintain a safe following distance.
According to the advisory, dense fog is expected to linger until mid-morning, with the most affected areas including Roseburg and the surrounding routes. The NWS advises drivers to be cautious and to consider delaying travel until visibility improves. Fog this dense can obscure vehicles and road signs, heightening the risk of accidents, especially during morning rush hour.
Looking ahead, Oregon residents can expect sunny conditions later today, with a high near 66°F in Medford and mild, calm winds. Tonight will be clear with a low around 38°F, followed by another sunny day on Friday, with highs in the mid-60s.
As the weekend approaches, weather shifts slightly with mostly cloudy skies on Saturday and a 20% chance of rain in the early morning. Sunday brings a higher chance of rain, particularly in the evening, continuing into Veterans Day on Monday, which is forecast to be cloudy with a high near 53°F.
