Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Possible Near Roseburg as Unsettled Weather Settles In
Showers and thunderstorms are expected around Roseburg through the weekend, with heavy rain possible at times, cooler temperatures on the way, and wet conditions likely to linger into early next week.
ROSEBURG, Ore. — A stretch of wet and unsettled weather is expected to continue across the Roseburg area through the weekend, with showers, thunderstorms and periods of heavier rain all in the forecast.
According to the National Weather Service, the Roseburg area could see showers and thunderstorms Thursday, followed by additional rounds of rain and storm chances into Friday and Saturday. Forecasters said some storms may produce brief heavy rainfall, along with gusty winds.
The point forecast shown for the Roseburg area calls for a high near 74 Thursday, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more likely later in the day. Rain chances remain elevated Thursday night and Friday, with temperatures cooling into the 60s before dropping even further over the weekend.
The weather pattern is expected to shift Saturday as a colder system moves into the region from the Gulf of Alaska. That change is expected to bring more widespread showers across Southern Oregon, along with cooler temperatures and lower snow levels in the mountains. Forecasters said snow levels could drop to around 5,000 feet Saturday and near 4,000 feet by Saturday night into Sunday.
For Roseburg, the forecast shows a soggy stretch from Friday through Sunday, with highs falling from the mid 60s Friday to the mid 50s by Sunday. Rain chances remain strong through much of the weekend before conditions begin to improve early next week.
The National Weather Service said thunderstorm chances are expected to be highest Thursday, including in Douglas County, with widespread shower activity likely to continue through Sunday before tapering off Monday.
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