Oregon – The morning air in Medford feels still and sharp, the kind of chill that clings to windshields before sunrise. Beneath the calm start, a shift in the weather pattern is on the way — bringing a mix of dense fog and steady rain as southern Oregon slides deeper into December.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, patchy fog will thicken in valleys early this morning, reducing visibility before clearing toward midday. Drivers along I-5 and Highway 62 should slow down, keep headlights on low beam, and watch for sudden fog pockets between Central Point and Ashland.
The cold start gives way to a gradual warm-up through Thursday, with highs near 50°F to 54°F and a calm breeze. However, by Friday morning, clouds deepen and the first wave of rain moves in. Meteorologists expect a 60–70% chance of rainfall by late Friday, continuing through Saturday and Sunday. Ground moisture may create patchy fog each morning, especially where rain clears briefly before dawn.
The first full weekend of December will stay damp but mild — perfect for indoor decorating or early shopping before heavier winter storms reach the Pacific Northwest next week.
Five-Day Outlook (Medford, OR):
- Today: Areas of fog before 11 a.m., high 50°F.
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 51°F.
- Friday: Rain likely after 10 a.m., high 54°F.
- Saturday: Rain likely, high 56°F.
- Sunday: Chance of rain, high 57°F.
