Oregon — Headlights glint off damp asphalt as cold air presses into northeastern Oregon. The morning feels sharp and still, with temperatures hovering near freezing. Even light moisture can turn hazardous fast under these conditions.
Pendleton begins the day around 36°F, with colder pockets dipping into the upper 20s nearby. According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of rain or freezing rain early, especially before mid-morning. Any freezing rain would be light, but even a thin glaze can create slick travel conditions.
Road impacts are the main concern. Interstate 84, Highway 11, and Highway 395 could see brief slick spots, particularly on bridges and shaded stretches. Drivers should reduce speed and increase following distance. Conditions may improve later this morning as temperatures climb into the low 50s, limiting icing risk.
Clouds dominate the rest of the day, with only a slight rain chance returning late tonight. Thursday brings another round of scattered rain, mainly during the morning, before tapering into cloudy skies. Highs hold near 53°F, keeping snow unlikely in town but possible over higher terrain.
Friday stays cloudy and cool, with dry weather favored for most of the day. By Saturday, temperatures remain seasonable, reaching the low 50s, while skies stay mostly cloudy. Another slight rain chance appears late Saturday night into Sunday, continuing a generally unsettled winter pattern.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook suggests near-normal precipitation for eastern Oregon, with above-normal temperatures expanding across much of the West into early February. That trend reduces prolonged freezing threats, but cold mornings remain possible.
For now, early travel deserves caution. Watch for icy patches where temperatures remain below freezing, and allow extra time on morning commutes. Are roads slick where you’re driving today? Share what conditions look like in your area.
Five-Day Outlook for Pendleton, Oregon
- Today: Chance of rain or freezing rain early, high near 51°F
- Thursday: Chance of rain, then cloudy, high near 53°F
- Friday: Cloudy, high near 53°F
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 52°F
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, slight rain chance, high near 50°F
