Oregon starts the morning with a quiet chill in the Rogue Valley as cold air settles near the ground and fog gathers in low spots. Headlights glow against damp pavement, and breath hangs briefly in the air before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures around Medford hover near 40 degrees early, with overnight lows dipping to the freezing mark in surrounding valleys. Patchy fog develops before daybreak, especially near open fields and river bottoms, briefly reducing visibility during early travel hours.
Drivers along Highway 62, Highway 99, and Interstate 5 should remain alert through midmorning. Fog may thin quickly after sunrise, but shaded stretches can stay slick where moisture lingers. Calm winds allow cold air to pool, increasing the chance of localized frost early Monday.
Conditions improve steadily as the day goes on. Skies trend brighter, and afternoon highs reach the mid-50s. By Monday afternoon, sunshine dominates, setting up a noticeably warmer pattern across southern Oregon.
Tuesday marks a turning point. Highs climb into the low 60s under mostly sunny skies, signaling a mild start to February. Overnight temperatures remain cool, but freezing concerns become more isolated. Wednesday continues the warming trend, with afternoon readings pushing into the lower 60s again.
To be fair, fog remains a recurring theme early in the week. Late-night cooling and clear skies allow patchy fog to redevelop most mornings through midweek. Conditions change fast from one neighborhood to the next.
Looking ahead toward the end of the workweek, mild and dry weather holds. No winter storms are expected, but chilly mornings remain part of the routine for now.
Five-Day Outlook for Medford, Oregon
Monday: Morning fog, then mostly sunny, high near 57, low around 34
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 61, low around 34
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 62, low around 35
Thursday: Sunny, high near 63, low around 36
Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 60, low around 38
