Oregon – A raw wind is sweeping across eastern Oregon this morning, rattling street signs and driving steady rain through the Columbia Basin. The air feels sharp, the horizon blurred by fast-moving clouds — an early-December wake-up that signals another turbulent weekend ahead.
A Wind Advisory is now in effect from 1 PM Friday through 10 AM Saturday, warning of gusts up to 55 MPH across Pendleton, The Dalles, Hermiston, and nearby cities. The National Weather Service cautions that unsecured items could be blown around, with possible tree damage and scattered power outages. High-profile vehicles along I-84, US-395, and US-12 should use extreme care — crosswinds will be fierce through the eastern Columbia River Gorge.
Adding to the challenge, a Special Weather Statement highlights dense fog developing in the Blue Mountain foothills, where visibility may drop to a quarter-mile or less. Drivers are urged to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra space for braking. The combination of slick pavement, rain, and gusty wind could make for difficult evening and early-morning travel conditions.
Rain continues through the weekend, though the worst winds ease by Saturday afternoon. Temperatures stay steady — highs near 55°F Friday and 52°F Saturday — before briefly drying out late Sunday. More unsettled weather returns early next week as another Pacific front builds offshore.
Five-Day Outlook for Pendleton, OR
Friday: Rain, windy, 55°F, gusts to 55 MPH.
Saturday: Breezy, chance rain, 52°F.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, 53°F.
Monday: Rain likely, 58°F.
Tuesday: Cloudy, 57°F.
