Eugene, Ore. – Residents across Oregon could be in for a rare treat tonight as the Northern Lights may flicker over the Willamette Valley. Skies over Eugene are expected to remain mostly clear, setting the stage for possible aurora sightings before dawn Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, a powerful solar storm is boosting aurora visibility as far south as Oregon, Colorado, and Kentucky. The best chance for viewing will come after midnight, especially in darker rural areas away from city lights. Locals hoping to catch the glow should head north or east of I-5, where skies remain less obstructed.
Closer to home, Eugene will heat up Tuesday with a high near 91 degrees. Patchy morning fog may delay visibility along I-5, but conditions clear quickly by mid-morning. Commuters should be mindful of changing visibility near low-lying areas and river valleys.
Heat returns through midweek, with highs near 90 expected Wednesday and Thursday. While skies stay mostly sunny, warm afternoons combined with cool nights could bring more patchy morning fog through the end of the week.
The combination of a solar storm, heat, and clear skies makes this week in Oregon both unusual and potentially unforgettable. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activity in the hottest hours and watch for additional updates on viewing conditions.
Five-Day Forecast for Eugene, Oregon
- Tuesday: Patchy morning fog, sunny later. High near 91. Low 61.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 90. Low 60.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 90. Low 60.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 87. Low 60.
- Saturday: Sunny, cooler. High near 84. Low 57.
