Honestly, if you've lived in the Umpqua Valley for more than a week, you know the sky here has a personality. It’s not just "rainy" or "sunny." It’s a complex mood ring. Right now, as we sit in mid-January 2026, Roseburg is doing that thing where it tries to be three different seasons in a single 24-hour window.
The Current Chill and Why It Feels Different
Tonight in Roseburg, we’re looking at a partly cloudy sky with a temperature of 38°F. That sounds manageable on paper, right? But with humidity sitting at a heavy 93%, that cold doesn't just sit on your skin—it sinks into your bones. It’s that damp, Oregon winter chill that makes a light jacket feel like a tissue-paper shield.
The wind is barely a whisper, coming from the south at just 1 mph. It’s still. Eerily still.
Looking at the immediate horizon, Thursday, January 15, is wrapping up as partly sunny with a high of 38°F and a low of 34°F. There’s a tiny 10% chance of snow during the day, dropping to 5% at night.
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What to Expect This Weekend
If you’re planning to hit the Wildlife Safari or just grab a coffee downtown, Friday is your golden ticket. We’re expecting a massive jump. Tomorrow, January 16, shifts to sunny with a high of 51°F.
That’s a 13-degree swing. Basically, Roseburg is skipping the rest of winter for a day and flirting with spring.
- Saturday, Jan 17: Sunny again. High of 53°F. Low of 34°F.
- Sunday, Jan 18: Partly sunny. High of 51°F. Low of 34°F.
It’s a dry stretch, which is a relief. Remember that absolute mess in March 2025? The record-breaking 3.47 inches of rain at the airport that sent Deer Creek over its banks? We aren't seeing that kind of drama right now. We’re in a "stagnation" phase.
The Stagnation and Fog Reality
The National Weather Service has issued an Air Stagnation Advisory that’s sticking around until Tuesday, January 20. When the air stops moving in the valley, we get that famous (or infamous) Roseburg "pea soup."
There is also a Freezing Fog Advisory in effect until noon on Friday, January 16. If you’re driving I-5 early in the morning, visibility is going to be garbage—think a quarter-mile or less. The moisture freezes on the roads, creating that invisible "black ice" that catches everyone off guard near the Harvard Avenue exit.
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Looking Ahead: Next Week’s Outlook
The "sunny-ish" trend holds steady for a bit, but the clouds start reclaiming the valley by mid-week.
- Monday (MLK Day): Mostly sunny, high of 50°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high of 52°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high of 50°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high of 50°F.
- Friday (Jan 23): Partly sunny, high of 51°F.
By next Sunday, January 25, the rain finally decides to show up again. We’re looking at a 10% chance of rain with a high of 52°F. It’s not a washout, just a reminder of where we live.
How to Handle a Roseburg Winter
Don't trust the thermometer. A 50-degree day in Roseburg feels like 40 degrees if the fog hasn't burned off by 2:00 PM.
Layers are the only way to survive. You start the morning in a heavy parka to deal with the freezing fog, and by 3:00 PM on a day like tomorrow, you’ll be down to a hoodie wondering why you’re sweating.
The air quality during these stagnation events can get a bit sketchy, so if you’ve got asthma or just hate breathing "heavy" air, maybe keep the outdoor cardio to a minimum until the wind picks back up next Tuesday.
Check your tires. Seriously. With lows hovering right at 33°F or 34°F for the next week, those bridge overpasses on the Umpqua River are going to be slick every single morning, even if the road looks dry.
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Keep an eye on the fog levels before you head out for work. If you can’t see the "R" on the hill, give yourself an extra ten minutes for the commute. Stay safe out there.