Oregon – A crisp, quiet sunrise settles over Pendleton this morning as temperatures hover near freezing and frost clings to open fields. The air feels sharp at 32 degrees, and wind chill dips close to 29.
Skies remain clear early, but the cold start could create isolated slick spots on shaded roads and bridges. This is the time of year when brief melt and refreeze cycles trigger patchy icy stretches before mid-morning. Drivers along I-84 and Highway 11 should stay alert.
Sunshine dominates today with highs climbing to near 55 degrees. Southwest winds increase slightly this afternoon, with gusts up to 25 mph possible. The warmer air will feel like a late-winter reset.
Tonight turns partly cloudy with another low near 32. Friday continues bright and mild, reaching 56 degrees under sunny skies. That warming trend carries into the weekend.
Saturday trends mostly cloudy with a high near 51. Sunday brings partial sunshine and a high near 54. Early March looks calm and seasonable across eastern Oregon.
By Monday, sunshine returns with highs pushing 58 degrees. Temperatures rise into the lower 60s by Tuesday before a slight rain chance develops midweek. While other parts of the country track snow in the Northern Plains and heavy rain along the Gulf Coast, Pendleton remains dry and stable.
The broader pattern favors gradual warming into early March. Spring warmth builds steadily next week, offering classic high desert sunshine.
Five Day Outlook for Pendleton, Oregon:
Today: Sunny, high 55.
Friday: Sunny, high 56.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 51.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 54.
Monday: Sunny, high 58.
