Medford, OR – Rain chances are returning to the region this week as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Medford forecasts unsettled weather stretching into next week.
According to the NWS, showers are expected to develop in Northern California on Thursday night, September 18, before spreading into areas just north of the Oregon-California border on Friday. Forecasters note that temperatures will remain slightly above normal through the end of the week.
The weekend brings a shift, with near-normal seasonal temperatures and showers likely across Northern California and east of the Cascades Saturday, September 20. Breezy conditions are expected Sunday, especially east of the Cascades.
Looking ahead to early next week, forecasters say cooler overnight temperatures may bring near-freezing conditions in parts of Klamath and Lake counties by Monday, September 22. Light rain showers are possible in western areas, and a general cooling trend is expected through Thursday, September 25.
The Medford office urges residents to prepare for varying conditions, especially those with outdoor plans over the weekend. Motorists traveling through mountain passes should be aware of breezy and potentially wet conditions Sunday into early next week.
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