MEDFORD, Ore. – The sky hangs low and gray over the Rogue Valley early this morning, the kind of damp stillness that settles before the sun breaks through. Cars gleam with a light sheen of dew, and fog lingers just above the fields as southern Oregon starts its slow transition toward the wetter half of fall.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, clouds will begin thinning through mid-morning, giving way to gradual clearing and highs near 67°F. Winds remain calm, offering an easy stretch of weather through the day—perfect for harvest cleanup or final outdoor decorations before Halloween arrives.
Thursday and Friday bring a pair of bright, pleasant days, with highs climbing into the upper 60s to near 70°F. Trick-or-treaters across Medford, Central Point, and Ashland can expect dry, mild Halloween conditions Friday evening, with temperatures near 60°F at dusk and calm winds. Visibility will be excellent across the I-5 corridor, though light clouds will start to drift in late at night.
The first hint of a pattern change arrives Saturday, as Pacific moisture edges into southwest Oregon. Light rain could begin by late morning or afternoon, spreading across the valley by evening. The weekend remains mild, but the wet shift marks the region’s turn toward early November’s cooler rhythm.
To be fair, southern Oregon’s reprieve has lasted longer than most in the Northwest—but it won’t stay dry for long.
After all, Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, when clocks fall back and the Rogue Valley begins to lean fully into the early whispers of winter.
Five-Day Outlook for Medford, OR:
Wed: 67/43 – Cloudy early, gradual clearing; calm winds.
Thu: 66/42 – Mostly sunny; mild afternoon.
Fri: 68/47 – Partly sunny; clear and calm Halloween night.
Sat: 69/48 – Increasing clouds; 30% chance of rain by evening.
Sun: 64/43 – Partly sunny after early showers; cool and pleasant.
