Pendleton, Ore. – Drivers in Pendleton should prepare for slick roads and reduced visibility Saturday morning as widespread showers move across Eastern Oregon. A 70% chance of rain will bring wet pavement to sections of I-84, particularly between Pendleton and La Grande, making early travel hazardous. Gusts could reach 21 mph at times, adding to driving challenges.
According to the National Weather Service, rain is most likely before 11 a.m., with totals between a tenth and a quarter inch possible. Winds will shift from calm early to southwest by midday before easing Saturday night. Sunday will deliver a sharp weather change, with sunshine and highs in the low 80s, marking the start of a warmer, drier trend.
The wet start to the weekend could delay outdoor plans, so residents are urged to keep rain gear handy and drive slower on wet roads. Those heading to the Pendleton Farmers Market or regional sporting events should expect damp conditions early but gradual improvement by late afternoon.
Monday through Thursday will feature sunshine and steadily rising temperatures, peaking in the upper 80s to near 90 by midweek. No additional rain is expected during this period, making it ideal for travel, harvest work, and late-summer recreation.
Five Day Forecast for Pendleton, Oregon:
Saturday: Showers likely before 11 a.m., high near 79. Low 56. Winds southwest 5–7 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 83. Low 55.
Monday: Sunny, high 86. Low 55.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 87. Low 55.
Wednesday: Sunny, high 89. Low 55.
