Oregon — Headlights glow through thick gray haze this morning as dense fog settles across eastern Oregon. Visibility drops quickly, and familiar roads feel suddenly uncertain.
Pendleton begins the day near 40 degrees, wrapped in dense fog with visibility down to a quarter mile at times. The air feels damp and still. Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and expect sudden reductions in visibility on city streets and nearby highways.
Fog lingers through the morning hours before thinning. Skies turn mostly cloudy, allowing temperatures to climb into the low 50s this afternoon. Conditions improve for errands later today, but the calm does not fully break. Tonight, fog redevelops, and lows dip to the mid-30s, setting up another chilly start.
Thursday repeats the pattern. Morning fog hangs on before partial sunshine returns. Highs reach around 50 degrees, seasonable for February. By Friday, skies brighten more consistently. Sunshine pushes temperatures into the mid-50s, offering the most comfortable day of the stretch.
The weekend brings another shift. Clouds increase Saturday, though much of the day stays dry. A slight rain chance develops Saturday night. Pavement may turn slick after sunset as temperatures fall into the low 40s. Plan extra travel time if you’re out late.
Sunday looks wetter. Rain becomes likely, especially later in the day, with highs near 56 degrees. While valley snow is not expected, damp conditions may reduce visibility again at times. Early next week trends cooler, with lingering rain chances before gradual clearing.
Longer-range signals hint at a modest warming trend later next week. For now, fog remains the primary concern today. Use low-beam headlights and stay alert during the morning commute. How are conditions where you’re driving this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Pendleton, Oregon
• Today: Fog early, partly sunny, high near 52
• Thursday: Morning fog, partly sunny, high near 50
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 54
• Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 58
• Sunday: Rain likely, high near 56
