Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend
The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: 7 Miles NNW Elkton OR Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR Last Update: 1:06 pm PST Jan 28, 2026 |  |
| This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 6 mph. Tonight: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Saturday Night: A chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Sunday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Monday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Monday Night: A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. | |
| 7 Miles NNW Elkton OR 43.72°N 123.64°W (Elev. 1302 ft) | |
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