Oregon – A pale, hazy dawn settles over the Rogue Valley as patchy fog pools in low pockets and softens the Medford skyline. Headlights glow against the mist, and wet pavement on I-5 slows early drivers preparing for a busy stretch of Thanksgiving travel one week out. The cool November air feels brisk, brushing across open fields and foothills with a gentle bite.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy fog lingers through midmorning before light showers develop later in the day. Snow levels rise from 3,800 feet to near 4,400 feet, keeping higher-elevation travel damp but manageable. Drivers should watch for sudden visibility drops, especially south of town and along rural connectors where fog thickens fastest.
This transition sets the stage for the broader early-winter pattern now building across the country. Models hint at heavy snow potential—ranging from 3 to 15 inches—across parts of the Northwest, Midwest, and Northeast between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3. Anyone flying out of Medford toward Denver, Salt Lake City, Chicago, or Minneapolis should keep an eye on national weather as Thanksgiving travel volume spikes.
Locally, Friday turns brighter once lingering morning fog burns away, bringing a mild, mostly sunny afternoon. Saturday offers clear skies and comfortable temperatures—ideal for errands, leaf cleanup, or early holiday decorating. Sunday holds partly sunny conditions with fog returning late.
Five-Day Outlook for Medford
Today: Patchy fog early, slight chance of showers. High 51.
Friday: Fog early, then mostly sunny. High 54.
Saturday: Sunny and mild. High 58.
Sunday: Partly sunny, fog late. High 58.
Monday: Patchy fog then mostly sunny. High 53.
