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Another cold night is in store for the region. Here is a look at what we can expect to see for lows tomorrow morning. More frost and freeze conditions are possible west and east of the Cascades.

We will likely see fog and low clouds redevelop overnight into Sunday morning. Here is the latest NWS Medford fog risk map showing where dense fog is possible.

A look at what the GFS model is forecasting for precipitation for tomorrow through early Monday morning across the region.

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves expected.

* WHERE...Beaches of Douglas, Coos and Curry counties.

Here is a look at the forecast high temperatures for today across the region. Highs will be running very close to normal for this time of year.

We can clearly see areas of dense fog and low clouds that have developed overnight in the interior valleys. Areas above the inversion layer are seeing blue skies and sunshine to start off the day.

With a calm and generally dry pattern over the next few days, we can expect to see frost and freeze conditions develop west and east of the Cascades. Here are the projected lows for both Saturday and Sunday mornings across the region.

It is a beautiful blue sky day above the fog and low clouds in the valley. Here is a look at the fresh snow from the Mt. Ashland Lodge webcam.

The 7 day precipitation outlook from the Weather Prediction Center is showing less overall rain and snowfall for our region.

A look at the latest European weather model run showing estimated rain and snowfall amounts across the region. This from now through the 5th of December. The latest runs have indicated a more northerly storm track of the available moisture.

It was a cold start to the day this morning across the entire forecast area. Here are the minimum recorded temperatures for NWS reporting stations. Medford finally experienced their first freeze of the season.

High temperatures today will trend near normal across the region. Here is a look at the GFS model run projected high temperatures across the region.

Areas of fog and low clouds are quite apparent on visible satellite imagery this morning. To our north we are seeing Sind clouds and showers moving inland. High pressure rebuilds over our forecast area today.

It is going to be a cold night across the region with limited cloud cover. Here is a look at the low temperatures for tomorrow morning. Frost and freeze conditions are likely to develop west and east of the Cascades.

The latest northeast Pacific Ocean airmass satellite imagery provides a great look at the broad area of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska. That band of moisture extends hundreds of miles to the west, but is being forced northward by the jet stream and building ridge over our region.

A look at the 24 hour observed precipitation amounts. We were not expecting a lot with this last system. It seemed to live up to that quite well with these latest amounts.

Radar returns this morning are still picking up on some lighter showers trailing behind the cold front. These will be on the decrease as we head into the afternoon and evening hours.

The Mt. Ashland and Trip Check Diamond Lake junction webcams are showing accumulating snowfall this morning. It is on the lighter side, but hopefully a sign of more to come heading into next week.

With the passage of the cold front high temperatures today will trend a few degrees below normal across the region. Here is a look at the latest forecast highs based off the GFS model run.

Visible satellite imagery shows a few lingering showers across portions of the region. We are seeing the cold front shift well to the east. There may be a few areas of fog and low clouds that develop around sunrise in the interior valleys.

Radar returns this afternoon indicates showers are starting to develop offshore. The cold front still remains offshore. We will see precipitation move inland as we head into the evening and overnight.

Here are the latest rainfall and snowfall accumulation estimates with the next front set to arrive later today and extend into Thursday. This is from the NWS in Medford. We should see most of the rain and snowfall come to an end by late Thursday morning.

Here is the latest 8-14 day hazards guidance from the Climate Prediction Center at NOAA from Thanksgiving into the first few days of December. Models indicate colder than normal temperatures with above normal precipitation. This could result in moderate to heavy snowfall for Cascades and Siskiyous.

Fog and low clouds have helped to keep Medford well above freezing. Areas that saw clearing overnight have allowed temperatures to dip near to well below freezing. Areas east of the Cascades are in the upper teens to low/mid 20’s.

HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 20 to 24 feet.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast.

High temperatures today will be very similar to what we experienced yesterday. Some areas may be slightly cooler if the fog and low clouds below the inversion layer struggle to burn off.

Satellite imagery this morning shows a pretty extensive amount of fog and low clouds across the region. Areas that experienced clear skies overnight likely dropped near to below freezing. Watch for slick areas on road surfaces as well as reduced visibility.

There is potential of seeing dense fog form across portions of the Rogue and Umpqua valleys overnight into tomorrow morning. The graphic below shows where there is an elevated risk.

The fog and low clouds didn’t really dissipate across the western interior valleys. Visible satellite this evening shows this very well. We also have a band of higher level clouds shifting east of the Cascades.

Here are the latest accumulated precipitation estimates between the GFS and European weather models. Not seeing a significant amount of moisture with the system set to arrive late tomorrow into Thursday. The estimates are through Monday the 24th.