Medford, OR – Southern Oregon will see a stretch of warm, mostly dry weather over the next several days, though a slight chance of thunderstorms lingers Saturday afternoon. Highs will climb into the upper 80s to near 90 by the start of next week, keeping conditions hot and dry across the Rogue Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, Thursday and Friday will bring mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid-80s to upper 80s. Winds will stay light, though a northwesterly breeze may develop each afternoon. Clouds build Friday night before a weak disturbance could trigger isolated thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Saturday, mainly in higher terrain east of Medford.
While the storm chance remains low, lightning combined with dry fuels could raise fire concerns. Residents planning outdoor activities should monitor skies Saturday afternoon and avoid open flame use. Conditions quickly clear again Saturday night with sunny, dry weather returning Sunday.
By Monday, Medford could see highs reaching 90 degrees, continuing into Tuesday before another slight chance of showers midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Medford, OR:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 84.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 86.
- Saturday: 20% chance of thunderstorms after 11 a.m., high 87.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 84.
- Monday: Sunny and hot, high 90.
