Oregon – A crisp, biting chill greets Pendleton this morning, with temperatures near 34 degrees and a light breeze cutting across open fields along I-84.
Skies stay partly sunny through midday, but colder air lingers. Highs reach only about 42 degrees, keeping the air sharply February-like. According to the National Weather Service, a chance of rain and snow develops later tonight, first as rain before 10 p.m., then transitioning to snow as temperatures fall toward 25 degrees.
While snowfall amounts look light, even brief snow bursts can create slick stretches on Interstate 84, Highway 11, and rural county roads. Elevated bridges and shaded areas are most vulnerable. If roads stay damp this afternoon, a quick refreeze is possible toward daybreak. That classic flash-freeze setup can catch drivers off guard. Slow down and increase following distance.
Friday brings a slight chance of lingering snow early, then partial sunshine returns with highs near 42 degrees. Friday night turns cold again, dipping to around 26 degrees under partly cloudy skies.
The weekend trends milder. Saturday climbs to about 48 degrees with more sunshine. Sunday pushes even warmer, reaching the mid-50s with only a slight rain chance late.
Early next week continues the warming trend. Highs approach the upper 50s Monday before rain chances increase again. Longer-range outlooks hint at above-normal temperatures building into late February, signaling early spring warmth across eastern Oregon.
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Five Day Outlook for Pendleton, OR
Today: Partly sunny, high near 42.
Friday: Slight chance of snow early, high near 42.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 48.
Sunday: Slight chance of rain, high near 55.
Monday: Rain likely, high near 59.
