Eugene, Ore. – Smoky skies will continue to blanket Eugene into the weekend before a shift to cooler, rainy weather arrives Sunday. Drivers and residents should prepare now as changing conditions could affect both health and travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, areas of smoke will persist Friday and Saturday with highs near 82. Calm winds may worsen smoke accumulation during the afternoon, reducing visibility along roads like Highway 126 and I-5. Air quality could dip, raising concerns for sensitive groups such as children and older adults.
Saturday will bring increasing clouds, with west winds up to 6 mph offering slight relief from stagnant air. By Sunday morning, a stronger system will move in. Showers are likely before 11 a.m., with steadier rain tapering to partly sunny skies later in the day. Highs will only reach the low 70s, marking a noticeable shift into fall-like conditions.
Travelers should plan extra time Sunday morning, especially on highways west toward the Cascades where wet pavement may reduce traction. Health officials recommend limiting outdoor activity if smoke thickens before rain clears the air.
The start of next week turns more stable. Monday looks sunny with a high of 78, followed by another warm, clear day Tuesday near 83. Rain chances return by Wednesday, keeping conditions unsettled.
Warnings remain in effect through Sunday night as the region transitions out of smoky skies into a wetter fall pattern. Updates will follow as the system develops.
Five Day Forecast for Eugene, Oregon
- Friday: Sunny, areas of smoke, high 82, low 53.
- Saturday: Increasing clouds, high 82, low 54.
- Sunday: Rain likely in the morning, high 70, low 49.
- Monday: Sunny, high 78, low 50.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 83, low 54.
