Eugene, Ore. – A warm, sunny stretch will dominate western Oregon through Saturday, but residents should prepare for a shift as showers return by late weekend. Highs will climb into the upper 70s Thursday before peaking in the low 80s on Saturday, making for one of the last summerlike stretches of September.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, clear skies will hold through Friday night, with only light winds across the Willamette Valley. A slight chance of rain develops after 11 p.m. Saturday, turning into a more widespread chance of showers Sunday morning. By afternoon, conditions are expected to improve with skies gradually clearing, though highs will drop to the mid-70s.
Drivers along I-5 between Eugene and Salem could face slick roads early Sunday, particularly before 11 a.m. Outdoor plans Saturday remain safe, but organizers should have backup plans for Sunday events.
The early-week outlook shows sunshine quickly returning Monday with highs near 80. Another chance of rain arrives Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Five Day Forecast for Eugene, Oregon:
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 78°F
- Friday: Sunny, high near 81°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 82°F
- Sunday: Chance of rain, high near 74°F
- Monday: Sunny, high near 80°F
