Medford, Oregon – Triple-digit temperatures are about to scorch southern Oregon, with daytime highs reaching 102°F in Medford by Saturday in a dangerous stretch of summer heat.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, temperatures will climb quickly starting Thursday, July 10, with a high near 92°F under clear skies. Friday is expected to peak near 99°F, and Saturday’s high could hit 102°F — prompting a summer weather alert for outdoor workers, vulnerable groups, and I-5 commuters in the Rogue Valley.
City officials are urging residents to limit outdoor activity between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., stay hydrated, and check on elderly neighbors. Vehicles can heat up fast in this weather, and pavement temps may exceed 140°F by early afternoon.
Communities from Ashland to Grants Pass should also brace for the intense heat, with no rain or cloud cover in the five-day forecast. North-northwest winds up to 11 mph may offer little relief.
While nights will cool to the mid-60s, the risk of heat exhaustion remains high through at least Monday. Outdoor events and construction along I-5 and OR-99 may see delays due to safety precautions or early shutdowns.
The heat wave may peak Monday, July 15, when highs top out at 103°F, with no sign of rain in sight. Cooling shelters may open if temperatures do not ease by early next week.
☀️ Five-Day Forecast for Medford, Oregon (July 10–15)
- Thursday: Sunny, high 92°F. Calm winds shifting north-northwest.
- Friday: Hot and sunny, high near 99°F.
- Saturday: Very hot, high 102°F.
- Sunday: Continued heat, high 101°F.
- Monday: Sunny, dangerously hot, high 101°F.
- Tuesday: High near 103°F — no cooling trend expected.
