Pendleton, OR – The quiet hum of early traffic echoes through a silver-gray haze this morning as dense fog blankets eastern Oregon, stretching from the Blue Mountain foothills to the Columbia Basin. Visibility in spots around Cabbage Hill and Mission has dropped to less than a quarter mile, creating hazardous conditions along I-84 and local farm roads.
Drivers should slow down, use headlights, and allow extra travel time through midmorning when fog begins to lift. The National Weather Service in Pendleton says the Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m., with damp air clinging to the valleys even after visibility improves.
By late afternoon, attention shifts from fog to rain. A Pacific system brings steady showers and gusty south winds by Wednesday, with highs in the mid-50s and lows near 40°F. Rain chances remain near 80–100% through Thursday, occasionally mixing with brief downpours or isolated thunder.
The foothills of the northern Blues could see early runoff in small creeks, and travelers along higher passes should watch for reduced traction and pooling water.
Friday trends cooler but drier, setting up a calmer stretch for the weekend — ideal for Veterans Day events or early holiday travel planning. After all, the Pacific Northwest’s November rhythm is here: fog in the morning, rain in the afternoon, and hints of winter whispering through the mountains by nightfall.
