Medford, Ore. – Southern Oregon will bask in late-September sunshine through Saturday, but residents should prepare for a sharp shift as rain and cooler temperatures return by Sunday night. Highs will climb into the upper 80s Saturday afternoon, making for one last burst of summerlike heat before showers move in.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, clear skies and calm winds will dominate Friday with a high near 83. Saturday will be even warmer at 88 degrees, with mostly clear skies into the evening. By late Sunday, however, conditions turn unsettled as a 60% chance of rain develops after 11 p.m., dropping temperatures into the mid-50s.
Rain is expected to continue into Monday morning with the possibility of a thunderstorm before noon. Daytime highs will fall to the mid-60s, signaling a notable cool down from the weekend’s warmth. Showers may linger into Monday night before tapering off Tuesday.
Travelers across Jackson County should plan for dry roads through Sunday morning, but wet commutes are likely early next week. Residents are advised to keep rain gear handy and prepare for slick conditions on highways, including I-5 through Medford and Ashland.
More unsettled weather could continue through midweek, with additional chances of showers by Wednesday.
Five Day Forecast for Medford, Oregon
- Friday: Sunny, high near 83, calm winds shifting north.
- Saturday: Sunny and hot, high near 88. Clear overnight, low around 54.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 84. Rain likely late at night.
- Monday: Showers, chance of thunder before noon. High near 66.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 70.
