Eugene, Oregon – Thunderstorms and steady rainfall will roll through the Eugene area this afternoon, bringing a wet and potentially hazardous start to the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, showers are likely in Lane County after 3 p.m. Saturday, with stronger storms expected after 5 p.m. Rainfall could top a quarter inch, especially in isolated thunderstorms. Winds will stay between 5 and 10 mph, but brief gusts could accompany the storm cells. The Oregon Department of Transportation advises caution on OR-126 and nearby routes as sudden downpours could lead to ponding or slick roads.
Expect a break in the rain by Sunday morning, with a 30% chance of lingering showers and a return to partly sunny skies. Temperatures will hover in the low 60s this weekend before climbing into the upper 60s and low 70s next week — offering a glimpse of summer warmth for the first time this season.
Conditions stabilize Monday, though another round of showers is likely after 11 a.m. The area dries out by Tuesday, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 67°F expected through Friday. Winds remain light, and no additional storm systems are forecast after Monday.
Five-Day Outlook for Eugene:
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 62°F
- Monday: Showers likely after 11 a.m., high 64°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 67°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 69°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 70°F
