Roseburg to See Sunny, Warmer Weather Before Fire Concerns Increase Across Region

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Roseburg is expected to remain sunny and dry through at least Thursday as temperatures climb into the low 90s, while forecasters are watching for increasing fire weather concerns across parts of Southern Oregon later this week.

The National Weather Service in Medford expects a high near 90 degrees in Roseburg on Wednesday. Winds will initially be calm before becoming northerly at 5 to 7 mph during the afternoon.

Wednesday night will remain mostly clear, with a low around 57 degrees. North to northwest winds around 6 mph are expected to become calm during the evening.

Temperatures are forecast to rise slightly Thursday, with Roseburg reaching a high near 92 degrees under sunny skies. Winds will again be light, becoming northwesterly around 5 mph during the afternoon. Thursday night is expected to be partly cloudy with a low around 58.

Forecasters said temperatures across the region will remain above normal for the next couple of days before trending closer to seasonal averages beginning Friday.

While Roseburg is expected to remain largely dry, weather conditions elsewhere in Southern Oregon could become more favorable for wildfire activity as the week progresses. An upper-level low approaching the Pacific Northwest is expected to increase winds beginning Thursday, with Friday and Saturday currently considered the most noteworthy days for fire weather concerns.

The combination of gustier winds and low relative humidity could bring conditions close to critical fire weather thresholds, particularly east of the Cascades and in portions of Northern California.

There is also a chance of isolated thunderstorms Friday afternoon and early evening, primarily along the Cascades and potentially extending into areas east of the mountains. Forecasters said uncertainty remains regarding how widespread any thunderstorms will become.

For the Roseburg area, the primary impacts are expected to be continued dry weather and typical afternoon breezes rather than thunderstorms.

The National Weather Service said elevated to potentially critical fire weather conditions could continue into early next week depending on the movement of the offshore weather system.

Smoke from wildfires may also continue to affect portions of western Siskiyou County and parts of Klamath and Lake counties.