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Southern Oregon Weather Alert: Rain and Mountain Snow Possible
Medford, OR – Residents across Southern Oregon can expect changing weather conditions this week, with scattered rain early on, overnight temperatures falling into the 30s and snow levels potentially d
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-10-26T10:56:37.955Z
Medford, OR – Residents across Southern Oregon can expect changing weather conditions this week, with scattered rain early on, overnight temperatures falling into the 30s and snow levels potentially dropping to 3,900 feet in higher elevations by Saturday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Medford, rain chances will continue Monday and Tuesday before a stretch of generally drier weather arrives across the Rogue Valley.
Monday brings a 30% chance of rain, mainly before 11 a.m., followed by partly sunny skies and an afternoon high near 57 degrees. Westerly winds could reach 5 to 9 mph during the afternoon.
Temperatures will fall to approximately 39 degrees Monday night, with another 30% chance of rain developing after 5 a.m. Tuesday.
Tuesday carries a 40% chance of rain, primarily before 1 p.m., with temperatures reaching around 55 degrees.
A colder nighttime pattern develops during the middle of the week.
Wednesday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 56 degrees before temperatures drop to approximately 35 degrees overnight.
Thursday remains partly sunny, with a high near 55 degrees.
The forecast indicates another slight chance of rain Thursday evening, when snow levels could fall from approximately 5,000 feet to 4,100 feet after midnight.
Friday and Saturday should bring mostly sunny conditions, with daytime temperatures around 55 degrees and overnight lows near 34 degrees.
By Saturday night, a slight chance of rain remains possible, with snow levels forecast to fall from approximately 4,700 feet to 3,900 feet after midnight.
While snow is not forecast for downtown Medford, changing conditions at higher elevations could become relevant for travelers using mountain routes.
Residents traveling through higher terrain in Jackson County should monitor updated forecasts for precipitation and temperature changes.
Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny, with temperatures reaching approximately 58 degrees.