November is delivering a parting gift of summer-like warmth across Jefferson County this week, with temperatures running well above normal before a wetter pattern moves in by the weekend.

Today Through the Weekend

After a mostly cloudy overnight with temperatures around 39°F, Friday is expected to clear out through the day, becoming mostly sunny by afternoon. Highs will reach near 63°F — about 10 to 15 degrees above the November average for Madras. Southwest winds of 6 to 9 mph could gust to 18 mph.

Saturday looks even warmer, with partly sunny skies and a high near 69°F. South winds of 7 to 10 mph could gust up to 23 mph. Enjoy it — the warmth fades quickly after that.

Saturday night brings the first chance of showers after 10 p.m., with strong southwest winds increasing to 13-18 mph and gusts potentially reaching 34 mph. That wind could make outdoor fires or debris tricky to manage for anyone burning ahead of the weekend storm.

Early Next Week

Sunday drops back to a high near 55°F under mostly cloudy skies. Monday carries a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers, with highs near 57°F. Tuesday may see lingering morning showers before partly sunny skies return and temperatures bounce back to the lower 60s.

Veterans Day Looking Nice

Veterans Day, Wednesday November 11, is shaping up to be one of the nicer days of the stretch, with partly sunny skies and a high near 66°F. Good news for anyone planning outdoor ceremonies or events at the Madras Veterans Memorial.

Road Conditions and Seasonal Notes

With overnight lows hovering in the upper 30s to low 40s, there's no significant frost or ice risk on valley-floor roads for the immediate forecast, though higher elevation routes toward Mount Jefferson, Santiam Pass, and Highway 20 should be monitored as conditions can change quickly in November.

  • Oregon 511 or tripcheck.com for live road conditions
  • ODOT mountain pass reports: 1-800-977-6368
  • National Weather Service Portland (covers Central Oregon): weather.gov/pqr

Enjoy the warmth while it lasts, Jefferson County — the calendar says November even if the thermometer disagrees today.