Oregon – A damp, gray morning settles over Eugene as scattered raindrops tap rooftops and cling to holiday lights that went up early this year. Pavement on I-5 and Beltline glistens under passing headlights, and traffic slows as the first surge of Thanksgiving travel builds across the southern Willamette Valley. The crisp November air feels sharp and cool, a sign of the seasonal shift underway.
According to the National Weather Service, rain continues through midmorning before clouds gradually thin later in the day. Patchy fog and frost may linger in low pockets, especially in rural stretches south of town where cold air pools before sunrise. Travelers should watch for quick visibility drops and slick spots where drizzle meets the cooler ground.
This unsettled, chilly stretch reinforces the broader early-winter trend now spreading across the country. While Eugene stays well above freezing this week, national models hint at heavy snow potential—anywhere from 3 to 15 inches—in parts of the Northwest, Midwest, and Northeast between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3. Flyers headed toward Denver, Salt Lake City, Chicago, or Boston should stay alert for ripple delays as Thanksgiving approaches.
Locally, Friday brings a drier afternoon with partial clearing and a seasonably cool feel. Saturday turns mild and mostly sunny, ideal for leaf cleanup, local shopping, or early Christmas decorating. Sunday trends cloudy again, with a slight chance of rain returning late.
Five-Day Outlook for Eugene
Today: Rain early, gradual clearing. High 52.
Friday: Partly cloudy, patchy frost early. High 50.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, cool morning. High 53.
Sunday: Slight chance of rain; mostly cloudy. High 56.
Monday: Mostly cloudy and cool. High 52.
