MEDFORD, Ore. – A thick, pearly fog hugs the Rogue Valley this morning, softening headlights and dampening fields near Highway 62. The air feels cool and still, but a new November rhythm is stirring — clouds are thickening, and the first round of early-season rain is already on the horizon.
The National Weather Service in Medford reports that patchy fog will linger through midmorning before breaking to filtered sunshine. A weak Pacific disturbance will bring scattered rain by this afternoon, followed by clearing skies Sunday and a renewed rain threat Monday night into Tuesday.
Weekend highs will hover near mid-60s, mild for early November, with calm winds and partial clearing Sunday offering a good window for outdoor work or local travel. However, as moisture deepens early next week, a wetter, more active pattern is expected to take shape across southern Oregon. Models hint at widespread rainfall by midweek, possibly signaling the start of a more persistent November storm cycle.
Drivers should remain cautious through Monday morning, especially along I-5, where fog and drizzle could limit visibility during early commutes. Light accumulations under a quarter inch are expected through Saturday, with heavier totals likely as the week progresses.
To be fair, the break Sunday might feel almost like a reprieve — calm air, dry skies, and late-autumn light — before the next pulse of Pacific energy rolls in. With the season shifting, residents should watch for the telltale signs of early winter’s advance: damp leaves on roads, misted valley mornings, and that familiar chill building over the Cascades.
Five-Day Forecast for Medford, OR:
Sat: 65/46 – Patchy fog; scattered light rain by afternoon.
Sun: 63/44 – Mostly sunny; calm and mild.
Mon: 64/45 – Slight rain chance late; increasing clouds.
Tue: 62/52 – Rain likely; breezy at times.
Wed: 62/48 – Rain continues; unsettled skies.
