Oregon — Dawn breaks with a pale, muted sky over the Rogue Valley, and thin clouds cling to the surrounding foothills. The early chill feels crisp against still air, while faint moisture on sidewalks hints at the next wet push moving toward Southern Oregon. These quiet morning cues signal a transition toward a more unsettled stretch that could complicate early Thanksgiving travel across the I-5 corridor.

Residents should plan ahead for changing road conditions from Grants Pass to Ashland, especially on higher terrain where drizzle and patchy fog may reduce visibility. Travel delays increase fastest during the first waves of light rain, so commuters may want a few extra minutes through Monday morning. Those preparing for holiday trips should charge phones, check wipers, and keep jackets handy for colder breezes after sunset.

Today brings a decent window of calmer weather. Clouds gradually thin by late morning, allowing some November sun to warm the valley into the lower 60s. To be fair, this dry break won’t hold for long. Models hint at a Winter Tease pattern as moisture strengthens offshore. Cooler nights, thicker cloud layers, and repeated rain pulses form a steady setup typical of mid-November in Southern Oregon.

Rain increases late Sunday afternoon and continues through the evening. Light southeasterly winds will pick up, and new rainfall may reach about a quarter inch before tapering toward dawn. Monday keeps the pattern alive with more scattered showers likely, especially before midday. The morning commute could feel slower with wet pavement and pockets of standing water near freeway ramps and busy intersections.

A brief clearing develops Tuesday with milder sun, but another round of showers returns Wednesday and Thursday as Thanksgiving week travel surges.

Five-Day Outlook — Medford, OR

Sat: 63/43 – Mostly sunny; calm.
Sun: 57/45 – Rain late; breezy.
Mon: 54/41 – Rain likely.
Tue: 63/35 – Sunny; cool.
Wed: 55/40 – Rain likely