Medford, OR – A thick veil of fog has settled across the Rogue Valley this morning, dimming streetlights and blurring the horizon from Ashland to Grants Pass. The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 9:00 a.m. for Jackson County and surrounding valleys. Visibility may dip below a quarter mile at times, especially along I-5 between Central Point and Gold Hill. Drivers should slow down, use headlights, and leave extra space for safety.
Once the fog lifts, Medford will warm under partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s — a brief taste of late-fall calm before the next Pacific front builds midweek. Veterans Day on Tuesday looks mild and dry, ideal for outdoor ceremonies with highs near 68°F and calm winds.
By Wednesday, clouds thicken and rain develops by afternoon. Rain chances jump to 90% Wednesday night, with gusty south winds and snow levels falling to near 3,800 feet — possibly affecting higher passes on I-5 and travel toward Mount Ashland. A second round of steady rain continues Thursday, with another inch or more possible in the valleys.
The weekend trend leans cooler but drier, offering a short break before more systems arrive ahead of Thanksgiving. For now, Medford residents can expect a classic November blend — fog, fall sun, and the first whispers of winter in the hills.
