Pendleton, Ore. – Rain returns to Eastern Oregon this week, and drivers on I-84 could see slick stretches by Wednesday morning. Showers and gusty winds mark the start of October, bringing an early fall chill to Pendleton and surrounding counties. Motorists should plan extra travel time and prepare for sudden changes in visibility and road conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Pendleton, a 50 percent chance of showers develops Tuesday night into Wednesday. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph, making high-profile vehicles more vulnerable along exposed stretches of I-84 and U.S. 395. Rainfall amounts remain light but steady, with damp roads expected during the Wednesday commute.
Temperatures drop behind the midweek system, with highs falling from near 80 degrees Monday to the mid-60s by Friday. Cooler air ushers in clearer skies, but mornings will feel brisk with lows dipping into the 30s by the weekend.
City impacts extend beyond highways. Residents in Pendleton and Hermiston should secure outdoor items ahead of the wind shift Tuesday evening. Farmers in Umatilla County can expect soggy fields, limiting harvest activity until conditions dry later in the week.
October’s first days set the tone for a wetter, windier pattern. Additional advisories may follow if showers intensify or winds exceed forecast strength.
Five-Day Forecast for Pendleton, Oregon
- Monday: Cloudy, showers likely late, high near 80.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 75. Evening showers possible.
- Wednesday: Showers, gusts up to 22 mph, high near 72.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, cooler, high near 69.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high near 64.
