MEDFORD, Ore. – Southern Oregon will bask in unseasonably warm and clear weather through midweek before a Pacific system brings rain and cooler air starting late Thursday. Highs in Medford are expected to reach the low 80s Monday and Tuesday, making it one of the warmest stretches of October so far.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, calm conditions will hold through Wednesday with sunny skies and light easterly winds, shifting southeast overnight. By Thursday afternoon, clouds will increase with a slight chance of rain spreading into the Rogue Valley by nightfall.
Forecasters say rain is likely Friday through the weekend, with temperatures dropping into the mid-60s by Sunday. Drivers should watch for wet roads during the morning commute Friday, particularly along I-5 between Grants Pass and Ashland. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of early-week sunshine to complete outdoor work or travel plans before wetter conditions settle in.
Rain chances will linger through Sunday before partial clearing early next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Medford, Oregon:
- Monday: Sunny, high near 81°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 83°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, high near 77°F.
- Thursday: Increasing clouds, slight chance of rain, high near 70°F.
- Friday: Rain likely, high near 65°F.
