Medford and much of southern Oregon face a dramatic weather shift this weekend as summerlike heat gives way to early October rain. Saturday brings the warmest stretch, with highs near 91 degrees, while cooler, wetter weather is on track for next week. Drivers along Interstate 5 should prepare for changing conditions, with dry pavement through the weekend and slick roads possible by Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, calm sunny skies will dominate through Saturday, but a Pacific system will move inland by Sunday night. That change sets up the region’s first widespread rain of the fall season, with steady showers likely Monday and Tuesday.
Friday stays warm with highs in the mid-80s and clear skies at night, offering comfortable evening conditions for outdoor events. Saturday will feel more like midsummer, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s — unusually warm for late September. Residents should stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity in direct sun during peak afternoon hours.
Sunday turns slightly cooler, topping out around 84 degrees under partly sunny skies. By late evening, clouds increase and the first showers are expected to push into Jackson County. Rain chances rise sharply Monday, with the potential for steady rainfall into Tuesday. The system could slow commutes and create hazardous driving on rural routes across southern Oregon.
Cooler air sticks around through midweek, with daytime highs dropping to the low 70s by Wednesday, signaling the first true taste of October fall weather. More rain systems could follow later in the week.
Five Day Forecast for Medford, Oregon:
- Friday: Sunny, high 85, low 50.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 91, low 55.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 84, chance of rain late, low 57.
- Monday: Rain likely, high 71, low 52.
- Tuesday: Rain likely, high 72, low 50.
