Oregon – Rain streaks across windshields this morning in Pendleton as gray skies settle low over the Blue Mountains foothills. Pavement stays slick before sunrise, and visibility drops during heavier bursts moving through the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Pendleton, rain continues through the morning with totals between a quarter and half an inch by later today. Temperatures struggle to climb, topping out near 49 degrees. Light winds keep the rain steady rather than scattered, increasing the risk for slow travel on Highway 11, I-84, and nearby rural routes.
Rain tapers tonight, but clouds linger into Monday. Daytime highs remain near the upper 40s, with brief breaks of sun possible by afternoon. While conditions improve for travel, moisture left behind on roads and sidewalks becomes a concern after sunset.
Colder air settles in Monday night. Temperatures dip near 30 degrees, cold enough for patchy refreezing on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads. Early Tuesday drivers should watch for icy spots, especially in shaded areas and near open fields where cold air pools.
Tuesday and Wednesday trend mostly dry but cool. Highs reach the mid to upper 40s, while nights stay near freezing. Although widespread snow is not expected in Pendleton, nearby higher terrain continues to see winter weather, reinforcing a February chill across eastern Oregon.
This local shift comes as the eastern U.S. remains locked in Arctic cold, while the West avoids extremes. That contrast supports an active but manageable pattern across the Northwest.
Looking ahead, temperatures slowly moderate late week, with highs edging closer to 50 degrees. Rain chances return beyond midweek, but longer-range signals hint at a gradual warming trend into next weekend. Are roads slick where you are this morning? Let us know what you’re seeing.
Five-Day Outlook for Pendleton, Oregon
- Today: Rain, locally steady, high near 49°F
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, slight rain chance early, high near 49°F
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, cooler night, high near 47°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, chilly morning, high near 45°F
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, gradual warming, high near 50°F
