Portland, Oregon – A noticeable late-winter warm-up is taking shape across Oregon and Washington, bringing a stretch of above-normal temperatures and a quieter break from the active winter pattern that often dominates the Pacific Northwest. The shift is expected to improve travel conditions and support outdoor activity across much of the region.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the Feb. 9–15 outlook favors above-normal temperatures across much of the Pacific Northwest. Both Oregon and Washington fall within a milder-than-average signal, pointing to several days of warmer daytime highs and fewer cold intrusions.
In western Oregon, including Portland, Salem, and Eugene, afternoon temperatures are expected to climb into the 50s, delivering a more springlike feel for mid-February. Western Washington, including Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia, should see similar conditions, with mild afternoons and comfortable daytime travel.
Central and eastern portions of both states, including Bend, Yakima, and the Columbia Basin, will also trend warmer, though cooler mornings may linger in sheltered valleys.
Notably, the pattern looks dry. No organized rain or mountain snow systems are evident during this stretch, offering a break from wet weather but limiting new moisture for snowpack and reservoirs.
While overnight cooldowns remain possible, the overall trend points to a calm and mild period. Additional outlooks will determine whether the warmer pattern holds or if more typical Pacific Northwest weather returns later in February.
