Oregon’s high desert air feels crisp and biting across Pendleton this morning, where temperatures sit near 34 degrees under clear skies. Frost clings to open fields, and the wind chill hovers closer to the upper 20s. Roads remain dry, but the cold start demands a heavier jacket early today.
Sunshine builds through late morning, pushing highs toward 56 degrees. Calm winds turn lightly north this afternoon, keeping conditions comfortable but still seasonally cool. If you’re traveling along I-84, visibility stays excellent through the day.
Clouds increase tonight with lows dipping near 35 degrees. Sunday brings mostly cloudy skies and highs near 54. A slight 20 percent chance of rain develops Sunday night as March begins tomorrow, signaling a gradual shift in the pattern.
Monday delivers a noticeable spring tease. Mostly sunny skies help temperatures climb to 58 degrees. Light west winds develop by afternoon. Tuesday turns milder still, with highs reaching 61 under mostly cloudy skies.
Rain chances increase Tuesday night into Wednesday, with a 50 percent chance late Tuesday and an 80 percent chance Wednesday before 4 p.m. Expect wet pavement and slower travel during steady showers. No snow is expected in the lower elevations, but cooler nighttime temperatures mean slick spots remain possible if moisture lingers after sunset.
While Arctic air presses across the northern Plains, Eastern Oregon trends milder into early March. The 6–10 day outlook hints at above-normal temperatures developing late next week, reinforcing gradual spring warmth.
Daylight Saving Time begins March 8 at 2 a.m., bringing longer evening light.
Five Day Outlook for Pendleton, Oregon:
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 54.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 58.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 61.
Wednesday: Rain likely, high 54.
Thursday: Slight chance of rain, high 53.
