Eugene, Oregon – Hotter, drier air is pushing into western Oregon starting Thursday, with Eugene expected to hit 84°F under mostly sunny skies — the start of a sharp summer warm-up expected to last through early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, temperatures in Eugene will steadily climb through the weekend, peaking near 94°F Saturday and potentially reaching 97°F by Tuesday. With little cloud cover and north winds gusting up to 18 mph, residents are advised to limit outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day and drink plenty of water. The extended period of clear skies and climbing temperatures also raises concern for fire weather conditions and heat fatigue, especially for vulnerable groups.
Local impacts:
Expect packed parks, warmer homes without AC, and potential heat-related delays or maintenance needs on major roadways like I-5 and OR-126. City utilities may experience higher demand during peak hours. No active advisories have been issued yet, but forecasters urge residents to prepare for prolonged heat, particularly heading into Saturday and Sunday.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Eugene, OR:
- Thursday, July 10 – High near 84°F, becoming sunny by midday. Light north-northwest winds.
- Friday, July 11 – Sunny and hotter, high near 92°F. Clear overnight with low around 60°F.
- Saturday, July 12 – Heat builds, high near 94°F. Clear and mild overnight, low around 62°F.
- Sunday, July 13 – Sunny and steady, high near 94°F. Slight breeze, low around 61°F at night.
- Monday, July 14 – Still warm, high near 91°F. Clear skies overnight with lows near 58°F.
- Tuesday, July 15 – HOTTEST DAY — Sunny with a high near 97°F.
