EUGENE, Ore. – Drivers across western Oregon should prepare for slick roads early Sunday as rain moves through Eugene and the Willamette Valley. The wet weather will be brief, but it could affect travel along Interstate 5 and local highways during the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service, showers are expected between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday before skies gradually clear by afternoon. Highs will reach only the upper 60s, making Sunday the coolest day of the week. Residents should keep jackets and umbrellas handy for morning errands or church services, and allow extra time on wet pavement.
By Monday, conditions flip quickly. Sunshine returns with highs climbing back to 78, giving residents a more seasonal fall feel. Tuesday brings the warmest stretch of the week, with highs near 84 under mostly clear skies. Pleasant weather continues into midweek with temperatures in the low 80s.
The rain Sunday won’t be heavy, with totals under a tenth of an inch. However, even light rainfall after dry weather can create slippery roads, especially on I-5 ramps and in shaded rural areas. Officials urge drivers to slow down and increase following distance through the morning hours.
The brief wet spell marks a typical September transition, giving way to several days of sunshine. More updates could follow if another Pacific system approaches later in the week.
Five Day Forecast for Eugene, OR:
- Sunday: Rain likely in the morning, high near 69.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 78.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 84.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 82.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 77.
