Portland, Oregon – A wetter late-February pattern is lining up across Oregon in the Feb. 21–27 window, with precipitation odds climbing to 60% to 70% and temperatures settling back near seasonal averages statewide.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Oregon falls within a near-normal temperature zone for the 8- to 14-day outlook. Highs and overnight lows should track close to late-February standards after recent swings, especially across western valleys and central Oregon.
Precipitation probabilities are strongly tilted above normal, with a 60% to 70% chance of wetter-than-average conditions. For western Oregon, including Portland, Salem and Eugene, that favors repeated rounds of steady rain. In the Cascades, colder air will support accumulating snow, particularly at Santiam Pass and Government Camp, where travel disruptions could develop during active periods.
East of the mountains, communities such as Bend, Redmond and La Grande may see a mix of rain and snow depending on elevation and time of day, with snow more likely overnight as temperatures dip below freezing.
Drivers should prepare for wet stretches along Interstate 5 and snow-covered passes on U.S. 26 and Highway 58. Reduced visibility and slick roads are possible during heavier bursts.
The broader setup supports multiple systems moving through rather than an extended dry stretch. Additional updates from the National Weather Service may refine timing and snowfall potential as late February approaches.
