Ontario, Oregon – Communities along the Oregon–Idaho border are expected to trend warmer than normal late next week as a mild, dry pattern settles across the interior Northwest, easing typical late-January cold.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the Oregon–Idaho border region is favored to see above-average temperatures from Saturday through the following Friday as colder air remains displaced well north of the region. High pressure over the Great Basin and Northwest will help limit storm activity and promote daytime warming.
In eastern Oregon, including Ontario and Baker City, afternoon highs are expected to climb into the upper 40s and 50s, several degrees above seasonal norms. Overnight lows will still dip near or below freezing at times, but extended cold spells appear unlikely. Dry conditions should support improved travel along Interstate 84 and U.S. Route 26.
Across western Idaho, including Weiser and the Snake River Valley, similar warmth is expected with mild afternoons and cool, stable mornings. Snow cover in shaded or higher terrain may slowly melt under increased sunshine.
With no significant storm systems expected, the above-normal temperature trend appears steady through the end of the month. Residents should remain mindful of chilly mornings, but overall conditions favor quieter winter weather and improved travel along the Oregon–Idaho border.
