Portland, Oregon – Oregon moves into the Feb 5–9 stretch under a dominant above-normal temperature pattern, bringing milder-than-average conditions and limited chances for rain or snow across much of the state. With the primary Pacific storm track focused farther north, the period is shaping up to be quieter and warmer than what is typical for early February.
According to the National Weather Service and regional climate outlooks, a ridge of high pressure over the West Coast will continue to suppress widespread precipitation while allowing temperatures to climb above seasonal norms. This pattern keeps most meaningful rain confined to far northern areas near the Washington border and limits snowfall potential across lower elevations statewide.
In Portland, Salem, and much of the Willamette Valley, daytime highs are expected to run several degrees above average, with mild mornings and dry afternoons. Central Oregon and eastern valleys will also trend warmer than normal, while mountain snow chances remain limited outside of the highest elevations in the Cascades. Even there, snowfall totals are expected to be modest during this stretch.
The warmer, drier setup contrasts sharply with the prolonged cold gripping much of the eastern U.S., where recent cold spells have contributed to nearly 100 temperature-related deaths in southern states. In Oregon, officials note that extended dry periods during winter can raise longer-term water supply and wildfire concerns later in the year.
The mild, mostly dry pattern is expected to hold through the period, with any significant shift toward wetter conditions unlikely until after the stretch ends.
