Eugene, OR – A 90% chance of rain and thunderstorms threatens to disrupt Tuesday morning travel across Eugene, with gusty winds and soaked roads expected. Commuters using I-105 and Highway 126 should prepare for slick conditions and limited visibility during peak drive times.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will increase overnight and continue into Tuesday morning, April 9. Winds will gust up to 20 mph, especially south of the city. Rainfall could exceed a quarter inch in some areas, with possible localized ponding near low-lying intersections and rural roadways.
Tuesday night will remain mostly cloudy with lighter rainfall, but damp roads and reduced temperatures will linger into early Wednesday. Forecasters expect a brief weather break Wednesday with partly sunny skies and highs near 65°F. By Thursday, another system moves in, bringing renewed rain chances and a mild spring pattern across Lane County.
Five-Day Eugene Spring Outlook:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 65°F, low 44°F.
- Thursday: Chance of rain after 11 a.m., high near 69°F, low 46°F.
- Friday: Rain likely by evening, high 57°F, low 40°F.
- Saturday: Showers likely, especially after 2 p.m., high 55°F, low 37°F.
- Sunday: Slight rain chance, partly sunny, high 60°F.
