Medford, Ore. – The Rogue Valley wakes to calm skies and crisp air, the kind that carries a faint chill of change. Monday begins clear and quiet, but the stillness won’t last — a Pacific system is already gathering strength offshore, poised to end the region’s string of warm, sunny days.
The National Weather Service in Medford calls for two more mild afternoons, with highs reaching the upper 60s Monday and climbing into the mid-70s by Tuesday. Clear skies and light winds will make early week travel smooth across I-5 and the surrounding foothills. However, residents should make the most of it — models continue to signal a marked shift by late Thursday as a moist Pacific front approaches the southern Oregon coast.
Rain is expected to return Friday, with temperatures dropping nearly ten degrees as clouds deepen. By the weekend, snow levels could dip to near 4,500 feet, raising the first early-season winter weather hints for the Cascades and Siskiyous. While accumulations look minimal for now, travelers heading toward higher passes — such as Siskiyou Summit — should stay alert for slick or slushy conditions.
Saturday and Sunday remain unsettled, with scattered rain likely across the Rogue Valley and cooler highs in the 50s. It’s a true fall pattern change — golden leaves, wet streets, and mist over the ridgelines.
For now, Medford’s weather offers one last taste of late-season warmth before Oregon’s transition toward early winter officially begins.
Five-Day Forecast for Medford, OR:
Mon: 69/39 – Sunny; calm and cool morning.
Tue: 76/44 – Sunny and mild; light winds.
Wed: 73/47 – Mostly sunny; high clouds late.
Thu: 72/50 – Partly sunny; clouds building.
Fri: 65/46 – Rain likely; cooler trend begins.
