MEDFORD – Low clouds hang over the Rogue Valley this morning, cloaking the foothills in a quiet gray. The stillness won’t last long. By Monday afternoon, southern Oregon will shift into a wetter, more unsettled pattern, marking the first true taste of November weather for the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, increasing clouds Sunday night lead into a steady period of rain beginning late Monday and continuing through midweek. The first wave arrives Monday afternoon as a Pacific front pushes inland, spreading light-to-moderate rain from the coast into the interior valleys. Heavier bursts may develop Monday night, with isolated thunderstorms possible in the Umpqua Basin and foothill areas.
Tuesday brings another surge of moisture and the week’s highest rain totals, with up to one inch possible in the Medford area and more than two inches along higher terrain near Jackson County. Winds remain light overall but could gust to 20 mph in open valleys and ridges. Slick roads, minor ponding, and reduced visibility will make I-5 travel slower at times through Tuesday night.
By Wednesday, scattered showers continue under mostly cloudy skies, tapering late in the day. Cooler air behind the system holds highs in the upper 50s, about 10 degrees below late-October averages. Another chance for light rain follows Friday, though long-range models hint at a brief dry window next weekend — a welcome pause for leaf cleanup before Thanksgiving travel season ramps up.
Five-Day Outlook for Medford, OR:
Mon: 60/51 – Cloudy; rain develops late.
Tue: 62/52 – Rain likely; breezy at times.
Wed: 59/48 – Showers; cooler.
Thu: 60/51 – Cloudy; light rain possible.
Fri: 59/43 – Showers ending; gradual clearing.
