Pendleton drivers should expect hazy skies Friday morning, with limited visibility that could affect travel on I-84 and nearby highways. Air quality may worsen during peak commute hours, so limit outdoor activity and keep windows closed if sensitive to smoke.
According to the National Weather Service in Pendleton, haze will linger Friday morning before skies turn sunny in the afternoon, with highs reaching the mid-80s. Winds stay light but shift north by evening, keeping conditions warm and dry overnight.
Saturday brings clearing skies and warmer temperatures, with highs pushing near 87 degrees. Lighter winds in the morning will increase from the west by afternoon, gusting up to 10 mph. The shift could ease lingering haze but also create dusty conditions on rural roads.
By Sunday, a change in the pattern develops. A weak system could bring scattered showers late in the day, with about a 20 percent chance of rain Sunday evening. Temperatures will drop into the low 70s, marking the season’s first taste of fall weather across eastern Oregon.
Travelers should prepare for slick conditions on local roads if showers develop Sunday night. Keep headlights on, slow down in wet spots, and check road conditions before heading out.
Clear skies and cooler nights return Monday, with lows near the mid-40s. Dry weather holds through midweek, although another round of showers is possible by Wednesday.
Warnings may be issued if Sunday’s storm strengthens, so residents should monitor local updates this weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Pendleton, OR
- Friday: Haze, then sunny. High near 86. Low 55.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 87. Low 56.
- Sunday: Slight chance of showers. High near 73. Low 43.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 75. Low 47.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 82. Low 50.
