Medford, OR – Oregon residents should brace for a wet weekend, as a mix of rain and mountain snow moves into the Medford region starting Saturday. Drivers along I-5 and surrounding highways may experience slick conditions through early next week.
According to the National Weather Service, light showers could begin as early as Saturday morning, with snow levels dipping to around 3700 feet by the afternoon. Saturday’s high is expected near 60°F, but colder air arriving Saturday night will drop lows to around 38°F. Travel through higher elevations like the Siskiyou Summit may become hazardous, especially overnight.
Sunday brings the highest impact, with widespread rain likely across Medford and heavier snow possible above 3900 feet. Precipitation chances climb to 90% during the day. Monday continues the trend, with more rain forecast and snow levels dropping to 2400 feet after midnight.
Residents should avoid unnecessary mountain travel during peak snow hours and monitor updates from Oregon DOT for road conditions along I-5 and Highway 62.
5-Day Medford Forecast:
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a high near 60°F. Slight chance of rain and mountain snow.
- Sunday: Rain likely, high near 59°F. Snow levels lowering throughout the day.
- Monday: More rain expected. Cooler, with a high of 50°F.
- Tuesday: Rain likely. Snow levels between 2300-3500 feet. High near 53°F.
- Wednesday: Continued chance of rain. High around 55°F.
