MEDFORD – A light fog curls through the Rogue Valley this Halloween morning, softening the streetlights and dampening the fields north of town. The still air and faint mist create an almost cinematic calm before the weekend’s next Pacific system edges closer to southern Oregon.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, Friday begins quiet, with patchy morning fog giving way to filtered sunshine and highs near 67°F. It’s a comfortable setup for late-October outdoor plans, but changes are already brewing to the west. By Saturday, increasing clouds and a developing southerly flow will signal the first rain chances of the weekend.
Rain is expected to spread inland by Saturday afternoon, with a 60% chance of showers across Medford, Grants Pass, and surrounding foothills. While totals should remain light, wet roads may impact early travelers along Interstate 5 and mountain passes, particularly where falling leaves have collected. Winds will remain gentle, but visibility could dip briefly during heavier mist or drizzle.
Sunday looks drier, partly sunny, and cooler — a classic Pacific Northwest reset between fronts. However, a broader system will follow by Monday and Tuesday, bringing renewed chances for steady rainfall as November begins.
Residents should take advantage of Friday’s clearing to wrap up outdoor chores and prepare for slick commutes this weekend. While snow levels remain high near 6,000 feet, this marks the beginning of Oregon’s transition into a wetter, winter-like rhythm that will soon dominate the month ahead.
Five-Day Forecast for Medford, OR:
Fri: 67/45 – Patchy fog early; sunny later.
Sat: 67/49 – Rain develops; cooler late.
Sun: 63/45 – Partly sunny; dry breaks return.
Mon: 67/49 – Mostly cloudy; light rain late.
Tue: 65/51 – Rain likely; cooler trend ahead.
