Oregon – Clear skies sparkle above Pendleton early this morning, but the calm hides a familiar February risk. Cold air settles into the valley, and temperatures hover near 37 degrees, setting the stage for patchy fog and slick pavement by daybreak.
National Weather Service data shows a quiet but chilly start. Sunshine increases today, pushing highs near 51 degrees. That warmth fades quickly after sunset. Temperatures drop into the upper 20s tonight, allowing fog to redevelop after midnight. Reduced visibility may surprise drivers on I-84 and nearby rural highways. Slow down where fog thickens suddenly.
Wednesday starts with lingering fog before clearing late morning. Sunshine returns, though highs only reach the low 40s. To be fair, it will feel brighter than today, but cold air stays locked in after dark. Another chilly night follows, with lows near 29 degrees and renewed fog risk.
Thursday brings more clouds and a slight moderation. Highs climb toward 48 degrees, keeping afternoons tolerable but still winter-leaning. Nights remain cold, hovering near freezing. Watch for slick bridges where daytime melting refreezes after sunset.
Friday trends similar, with highs near 49 degrees and increasing cloud cover. A slight rain chance appears late Friday night, signaling a pattern change heading into Valentine’s Day weekend. Saturday and Sunday introduce a mixed setup. Rain chances increase, and rain–snow mix becomes possible Sunday as colder air brushes eastern Oregon. Accumulations look limited, but timing near freezing deserves attention.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook points to above-normal temperatures building early next week. That hints at a gradual February thaw, even as occasional systems pass through.
Five-Day Outlook for Pendleton, OR
- Today: Partly sunny; high near 51
- Wednesday: Morning fog, then sun; high near 41
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy; high near 48
- Friday: Mostly cloudy; high near 49
- Saturday: Chance of rain; high near 46
