Oregon, USA – Mist clings to quiet neighborhoods at dawn, with steady rain tapping roofs and wet pavement glowing under lone streetlamps from Eugene to Springfield. A deep Pacific plume pushes inland, setting a damp and unsettled tone as Thanksgiving travel ramps up across the southern Willamette Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, rain continues through the morning with periods of steadier showers forming along the Coast Range foothills. Travel may slow on I-5, Beltline Highway, and Highway 126 as brief downpours reduce visibility and create slick curves. Residents heading to work, school, or early holiday errands should pack rain layers and expect longer drive times.
According to meteorologists, showers fade late this afternoon, leaving behind light drizzle and breaks in the cloud deck. Temperatures stay mild, and winds remain gentle. That quieter setup carries into Tuesday, which models hint could offer one of the better weather windows of the week. Sunshine returns, air dries out, and calm winds help travelers clear mid-November checklists before conditions shift again midweek.
According to ODOT, crews will monitor areas near the Willamette River and low-lying stretches of Highway 126 where pooling water often forms after repeated rain rounds. Travelers beginning long-haul Thanksgiving trips should check updates twice daily and prepare for shifting conditions Wednesday.
A new system approaches Wednesday afternoon, bringing a 30%–70% rain chance depending on timing. Heavier pockets may form west of Eugene, and any later-day commute could slow as roads re-saturate. Snow remains confined to the Cascades, though early flurries at higher passes hint at the winter transition.
The weekend trends mild and mostly dry, offering crisp mornings and sunny afternoons ideal for regional travel and early decorating.
Five-Day Forecast for Eugene, OR:
Mon: 51/36 – Rain; easing late.
Tue: 50/32 – Mostly sunny; calm.
Wed: 55/42 – Partly sunny; rain late.
Thu: 54/41 – Rain likely; breezy.
Fri: 55/44 – Chance of rain; mild.
