Oregon – Cold air pools in the Rogue Valley this morning as freezing fog settles low across Medford, turning headlights into dull halos and damp pavement slick. The chill bites early, and visibility drops fast in pockets near open fields and river corridors.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, areas of fog are developing this morning, with a window of freezing fog likely between the early commute hours. Temperatures hover near or below freezing, allowing moisture to freeze on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads. The most hazardous stretch falls during the morning drive, especially along I-5, Highway 99, and rural connectors.
Drivers may encounter sudden icy patches even where roads appear merely wet. Officials urge slower speeds, extra following distance, and caution on shaded stretches. To be fair, conditions improve steadily once fog thins later this morning.
By late morning into the afternoon, skies turn mostly sunny and temperatures rebound into the upper 50s. That sunshine helps melt residual ice, easing travel concerns. Tonight remains clear and cold, setting up another frosty start before a warmer shift.
Midweek brings a notable February warm-up. Tuesday and Wednesday stay mostly sunny, with highs climbing into the upper 50s Tuesday and low 60s by Wednesday. Nights remain cold, dipping into the low 30s, which keeps the risk of morning fog and isolated slick spots alive.
Looking ahead to the Feb 6–8 weekend, clouds increase and rain chances return, first as a slight chance Saturday, then more likely by Sunday. Snow is not expected in Medford, but temperature swings raise the risk of early-day icing where moisture lingers.
Nationally, winter still dominates east of the Rockies, but Southern Oregon sits in a quieter pocket for now. Still, freezing fog can be deceptive.
Delay travel if possible this morning and treat every bridge as icy. Are roads slick where you are right now?
Five Day Weather Outlook for Medford, Oregon
Today: Freezing fog early, then mostly sunny, high near 57.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 58.
Wednesday: Sunny and mild, high near 63.
Thursday: Sunny, high near 61.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 58.
