Oregon – Thin fog drifts between orchard rows and clings to low, golden hills as early light pushes across the Rogue Valley. Headlights glow through the mist, and damp pavement hints at a slow, careful start to the day. Even so, the pattern ahead grows more active, and residents should prepare for shifting conditions that could affect weekend errands and early holiday travel.
This morning stays quiet, with fog pockets lingering through mid-morning. Sunshine breaks through by late morning as a mild high near 62 moves in. Anyone planning yard work or early Thanksgiving prep should take advantage of these calmer hours. Roads remain slick in shaded spots, so drivers should use extra caution on rural routes north of Central Point.
Clouds increase tonight as a weak Pacific disturbance approaches. Saturday brings mostly dry weather, though skies turn hazier and winds stay light. To be fair, it’s a gentle lead-up to a more meaningful moisture push Sunday.
Sunday features the first real November rain of this stretch. Coverage increases quickly after mid-morning, and the chance rises to 80 percent by evening. Light to moderate rain may slow I-5 travel, especially between Medford and Ashland. Models hint at a “Winter Tease” as Cascade snow levels drop to 4200 feet Sunday night, then rise slightly Monday. While impacts stay limited to higher passes, the early signal matters for Thanksgiving travelers watching for possible future changeovers.
Next week turns cooler with occasional showers, keeping the valley in classic mid-November rhythm—steady clouds, brief sun breaks, and a watchful eye on the Cascades.
Five-Day Outlook for Medford, OR:
Fri: 62/41 – AM fog; sunny and mild.
Sat: 62/41 – Mostly cloudy; dry trend.
Sun: 58/42 – Rain develops; higher-elevation snow levels near 4200 ft.
Mon: 52/36 – Rain likely early; cooler.
Tue: 51/33 – Partly sunny; slight PM shower chance.
