Oregon – Headlights cut through low clouds and thin fog across the Pendleton area this morning, as winter conditions hold firm over eastern Oregon. Visibility drops in spots along rural roads and valley corridors, creating a cautious start for drivers heading out early.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy fog is developing during the morning hours, especially before midmorning. Temperatures sit in the 30s early, with calm winds allowing moisture to linger close to the ground. Conditions gradually improve as clouds thin and visibility increases later today.
Drivers along Highway 11, Highway 30, and nearby county roads should expect sudden changes in visibility. Slick pavement remains possible where frost and fog overlap. Slow speeds and extra following distance are advised until the fog lifts.
Daytime temperatures recover into the low 50s this afternoon, offering a modest break from the morning chill. Similar patterns repeat through midweek, with fog-prone mornings followed by partly sunny afternoons. Nighttime lows dip back into the low to mid-30s, keeping winter firmly in play.
By Wednesday and Thursday, sunshine becomes more reliable, and afternoon highs climb into the low to mid-50s. The air feels calmer and drier, making travel easier across eastern Oregon. Still, patchy fog may redevelop during the early hours, especially in low-lying areas.
Looking ahead to the Feb 6–8 weekend, clouds increase slightly with milder daytime temperatures continuing. Rain chances begin to appear late Saturday night into Sunday, though impacts look limited for now. Any precipitation arrives as rain locally, with snow confined to higher elevations.
Longer-range outlooks suggest above-normal temperatures trending in later next week, hinting at a gradual shift toward early spring patterns. Winter mornings remain the main concern in the near term.
Are you seeing fog where you live this morning? Let us know how conditions look on your drive.
Five-Day Outlook for Pendleton, Oregon
- Today: Patchy morning fog, otherwise mostly cloudy, high near 52°F
- Wednesday: Patchy fog early, partly sunny, high near 54°F
- Thursday: Patchy fog early, mostly sunny, high near 51°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 53°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 57°F
