Eugene, OR – A heavy mist clings to the streets of Eugene this morning, beading across car windshields and glowing under streetlights. The air feels damp and cool — a telltale start to another soggy November stretch across western Oregon.
The National Weather Service in Portland reports that a wet Pacific system will slide into the southern Willamette Valley today, spreading steady rain and patchy fog through midweek. Drivers on I-5 from Albany to Cottage Grove should expect slick roads and reduced visibility, especially during early commutes and late-day errands.
Rain chances rise sharply by Wednesday, with widespread showers and even a few rumbles of thunder possible in the afternoon. Gusty south winds may reach 25 mph, adding to the chill as temperatures hover near 60°F. By Thursday, rainfall becomes more uniform — with totals reaching up to an inch across the valley and higher amounts in the Coast Range foothills.
Friday trends a bit drier, though light rain could linger early before skies begin to break by Saturday. The weekend looks partly sunny but cooler, with highs near 60°F and early morning fog likely returning to low-lying areas.
This marks Oregon’s seasonal pivot toward winter weather, where each passing front brings heavier rain, sharper winds, and the first hints of snow above 4,000 feet. After all, November in the Northwest doesn’t wait for Thanksgiving to remind everyone that winter’s breath is already here.
