EUGENE, Ore. – Commuters in western Oregon should brace for slick roads and thunderstorm potential Tuesday night into Wednesday, especially near Eugene and along Interstate 5. Drivers are urged to allow extra time and avoid flooded areas as heavy downpours could reduce visibility and create hazards through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, a strong system is bringing periods of showers overnight Tuesday with a 50 percent chance of rainfall before 11 p.m. That risk increases to 80 percent Wednesday morning, with scattered thunderstorms possible by early afternoon. Storms could drop between a tenth and quarter of an inch of rain, and localized spots may see higher totals during heavier bursts.
Eugene’s Wednesday high will reach about 74 degrees, but unsettled skies may keep travel conditions inconsistent. Winds will shift northwest around 5 mph, keeping temperatures mild but leaving drivers contending with wet pavement well into the evening. Wednesday night remains unsettled, with a 30 percent chance of lingering showers before skies clear toward Thursday.
Thursday brings a much-needed break, with partly cloudy skies and a high near 73 degrees. Sunshine builds by Friday, warming Eugene to 79 degrees and setting up a bright start to the weekend.
Residents should stay alert for changing road conditions, particularly during morning and evening commutes. Keep devices charged, and be cautious on bridges and rural routes prone to slick spots.
More unsettled weather could return by the weekend, but dry skies will dominate Thursday and Friday. Updates will follow if new advisories are issued.
Five Day Forecast for Eugene, Oregon
- Wednesday: Showers and a chance of thunderstorms, high 74, low 57.
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 73, low 54.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 79, low 54.
- Saturday: Slight chance of showers, high 80, low 57.
- Sunday: Chance of showers, high 73, low 54.
