EUGENE, Ore. – Drivers in western Oregon should prepare for a soggy commute as steady rain builds Monday and intensifies by Tuesday night. The wet weather will likely slow traffic on Interstate 5 through Eugene and Springfield, especially during the evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service, rain is likely Monday between 11 a.m. and noon, followed by heavier showers into the afternoon. Rainfall may total a quarter inch by Tuesday, with thunderstorms possible later in the week. Winds will shift south between 6 and 11 mph Tuesday, which could worsen driving conditions on open roadways.
Local residents should avoid unnecessary travel late Tuesday as heavier showers move in. Wet roads and low visibility could make evening driving hazardous, especially on Highway 126 toward Springfield and I-5 north toward Albany. Power outages are possible if thunderstorms develop midweek.
Wednesday’s forecast calls for additional showers, with thunderstorms also possible before noon. By Thursday, the pattern eases slightly, though lingering showers will keep conditions damp heading into Friday. The first days of October will feel cooler, with highs near 60 by Saturday.
Residents should keep devices charged, allow extra travel time, and monitor updates for any new advisories. Weather alerts remain possible through midweek as this unsettled system lingers.
Five-Day Forecast for Eugene, Oregon
- Monday: Rain likely midday, high near 70.
- Tuesday: Showers, high 70. Heavier rain Tuesday night.
- Wednesday: Showers and chance of thunderstorms, high 70.
- Thursday: Showers likely, high near 70.
- Friday: Chance of showers, high near 66.
