Medford, OR – Light precipitation is moving across much of southwest Oregon today, bringing steady rainfall to coastal and valley communities and pockets of light snowfall at higher elevations. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Medford reports that impacts will remain limited, though travelers should be aware of wet roads and reduced visibility in the mountains.
According to the NWS, rainfall totals through this afternoon are expected to reach 0.50 inches or more across much of western Oregon, with coastal locations from Brookings to Gold Beach nearing 1 inch. Light nuisance flooding and ponding on roadways may occur in poor-drainage areas, but widespread flooding is not anticipated.
Light snow is expected over the higher terrain through tonight, with most areas showing only a 0% to 6% probability of accumulating more than an inch. Mount Shasta holds the highest chance of light totals. No significant travel impacts are expected across Siskiyou Summit or other primary passes.
Forecasters also highlight a freeze risk early Wednesday morning, particularly for parts of the westside interior where many locations have not yet seen a freeze this fall. Probability maps show localized areas between 10% and 30% for temperatures at or below 32 degrees, with much higher chances east of the Cascades. Fog development overnight may limit cooling in some valleys, but sensitive vegetation may still need protection.
The NWS encourages residents to monitor daily updates as temperatures fluctuate mid-week.
