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Satellite water vapor imagery this evening shows the ridge of high pressure forcing moisture well to the north into Alaska. We are seeing a dry and cold airmass move south out of British Columbia. This will result in much colder temperatures overnight through this weekend.
January 24, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Satellite water vapor imagery this evening shows the ridge of high pressure forcing moisture well to the north into Alaska. We are seeing a dry and cold airmass move south out of British Columbia. This will result in much colder temperatures overnight through this weekend.
Updated GFS model run showing accumulated precipitation across the region from the middle of next week through the final days of January. Overall not much precipitation to close out a very dry month.
January 23, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Updated GFS model run showing accumulated precipitation across the region from the middle of next week through the final days of January. Overall not much precipitation to close out a very dry month.
Check out all of the winter storm warnings and advisories that are now in place across the eastern half of the U.S. This storm will have broad impacts to travel.
January 23, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Check out all of the winter storm warnings and advisories that are now in place across the eastern half of the U.S. This storm will have broad impacts to travel.
Well above normal temperatures continue across our forecast area. We are however starting to see that much colder airmass shift south for areas well to our northeast.
January 23, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Well above normal temperatures continue across our forecast area. We are however starting to see that much colder airmass shift south for areas well to our northeast.
Satellite imagery this morning shows a pattern we have become all too accustomed to seeing this winter. Areas of fog and low clouds are once again in place.
January 23, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Satellite imagery this morning shows a pattern we have become all too accustomed to seeing this winter. Areas of fog and low clouds are once again in place.
A much colder polar airmass will arrive heading into this weekend across much of the U.S. Here are the projected lows for Saturday and Sunday morning across our region.
January 22, 2026 at 9:16 PM
A much colder polar airmass will arrive heading into this weekend across much of the U.S. Here are the projected lows for Saturday and Sunday morning across our region.
Early morning light at Crater Lake National Park from the Annie Spring Entrance webcam. They have not updated snowfall depth in a few days. The last report was 32” back on the 19th of January.
January 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Early morning light at Crater Lake National Park from the Annie Spring Entrance webcam. They have not updated snowfall depth in a few days. The last report was 32” back on the 19th of January.
The time period from just before Christmas through the last few days has been very dry for most of Oregon and Washington. California however has seen well above average amounts during the same period of time. Here is a look at the precipitation as a percent of average for the western U.S.
January 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The time period from just before Christmas through the last few days has been very dry for most of Oregon and Washington. California however has seen well above average amounts during the same period of time. Here is a look at the precipitation as a percent of average for the western U.S.
The potential for measurable precipitation late in the week, has backed off significantly in the last few days. We are likely to not see any real measurable rainfall until around Tuesday into Wednesday of next week. The graphic below shows 24 hour accumulated precipitation during this time period.
January 22, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The potential for measurable precipitation late in the week, has backed off significantly in the last few days. We are likely to not see any real measurable rainfall until around Tuesday into Wednesday of next week. The graphic below shows 24 hour accumulated precipitation during this time period.
Not much change from day to day in terms of high temperatures. If you are outside of the fog you have experienced well above normal temperatures. Here are the latest projected highs across the region.
January 22, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Not much change from day to day in terms of high temperatures. If you are outside of the fog you have experienced well above normal temperatures. Here are the latest projected highs across the region.
Satellite imagery this morning shows a mixture of fog and clouds at lower levels mostly west of the Cascades and higher level clouds over portions of Northern California.
January 22, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Satellite imagery this morning shows a mixture of fog and clouds at lower levels mostly west of the Cascades and higher level clouds over portions of Northern California.
Another beautiful sunset this evening looking west from the southern Rogue Valley. Cool cloud formations as well across the sky.
January 22, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Another beautiful sunset this evening looking west from the southern Rogue Valley. Cool cloud formations as well across the sky.
Water vapor imagery this afternoon shows a series of lows spinning out in unfortunately open waters of the Pacific. We also have a low just offshore of Northern California. This is causing an increase in clouds but limited upper level moisture. High pressure is still winning out.
January 22, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Water vapor imagery this afternoon shows a series of lows spinning out in unfortunately open waters of the Pacific. We also have a low just offshore of Northern California. This is causing an increase in clouds but limited upper level moisture. High pressure is still winning out.
Updated water year precipitation amounts for select monitoring stations within the NWS Medford forecast area.
January 21, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Updated water year precipitation amounts for select monitoring stations within the NWS Medford forecast area.
The clouds overnight helped to moderate temperatures a few degrees for some areas. We are still seeing frost and freeze conditions both west and east of the Cascades.
January 21, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The clouds overnight helped to moderate temperatures a few degrees for some areas. We are still seeing frost and freeze conditions both west and east of the Cascades.
High temperatures today continue to trend well above normal. Here are the current projected highs across the region.
January 21, 2026 at 2:09 PM
High temperatures today continue to trend well above normal. Here are the current projected highs across the region.
The airmass satellite imagery this morning shows a more extensive cloud cover across the region. This is due to the influence of an area of low pressure offshore. It is trying to weaken the ridge that has plagued our region through most of this month.
January 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The airmass satellite imagery this morning shows a more extensive cloud cover across the region. This is due to the influence of an area of low pressure offshore. It is trying to weaken the ridge that has plagued our region through most of this month.
Satellite imagery this afternoon shows higher level clouds streaming overhead over the top of the ridge. These will only filter out sunshine but have no precipitation to offer.
January 21, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Satellite imagery this afternoon shows higher level clouds streaming overhead over the top of the ridge. These will only filter out sunshine but have no precipitation to offer.
The European weather model continues to show a return of some measurable rainfall as we head into late this week through the final days of January.
January 20, 2026 at 2:25 PM
The European weather model continues to show a return of some measurable rainfall as we head into late this week through the final days of January.
It is another cold morning across the region. Here are the latest surface temperatures as of 6:15 AM. Look out for slick road surfaces where freezing temperatures are present.
January 20, 2026 at 2:21 PM
It is another cold morning across the region. Here are the latest surface temperatures as of 6:15 AM. Look out for slick road surfaces where freezing temperatures are present.
High temperatures will continue to trend above normal across the region. Here is a look at the latest GFS model run projections.
January 20, 2026 at 2:17 PM
High temperatures will continue to trend above normal across the region. Here is a look at the latest GFS model run projections.
We are seeing areas of reduced air quality across portions of our region. Here is a look at current levels as of 8:40 AM. Click on the link below for current readings.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM
We are seeing areas of reduced air quality across portions of our region. Here is a look at current levels as of 8:40 AM. Click on the link below for current readings.
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A beautiful morning at Crater Lake National Park as the sunshine glistens off the caldera walls. This is the image from the Sinnott Overlook. Snow depth is 33” as of the last update from the park.
January 19, 2026 at 3:48 PM
A beautiful morning at Crater Lake National Park as the sunshine glistens off the caldera walls. This is the image from the Sinnott Overlook. Snow depth is 33” as of the last update from the park.
Incoming long period swell will make sneaker waves a possibility along the Oregon coast from Monday night into Tuesday afternoon. If you plan to visit area beaches, please be aware of the dangers that sneaker waves pose to beach goers…”
January 19, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Incoming long period swell will make sneaker waves a possibility along the Oregon coast from Monday night into Tuesday afternoon. If you plan to visit area beaches, please be aware of the dangers that sneaker waves pose to beach goers…”
Another day of above normal temperatures for our region. Areas west of the Cascades will see highs in the 50’s where sunshine is prevalent.
January 19, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Another day of above normal temperatures for our region. Areas west of the Cascades will see highs in the 50’s where sunshine is prevalent.