Eugene, Oregon – Oregon residents should enjoy Thursday’s calm while it lasts—storms are building just in time to disrupt the weekend across Lane County.
According to the National Weather Service, Eugene will see partly sunny skies Thursday with highs near 63°F, offering a brief spring reprieve. But by Friday night, a 50% chance of showers will return, followed by a likely round of rain and possible thunderstorms Saturday. Roads along OR-126 could become slick by late morning Saturday as steady rainfall develops after 11 a.m.
Rain will continue into Saturday night and Sunday morning, with cloudy skies and highs in the low 60s. Sunday will also bring a chance of additional showers before drier air returns Monday. Residents are encouraged to delay outdoor plans and monitor for potential storm advisories.
Preparedness tip: If traveling this weekend, especially on local highways, consider avoiding peak rain hours midday Saturday. Charge your devices and check sump pumps if you’re in low-lying areas.
Next week looks more settled, with mostly sunny skies returning by Tuesday and highs pushing near 69°F. Monday brings a slight chance of showers, but conditions improve quickly.
Five-Day Outlook for Eugene:
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 63°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 69°F
- Saturday: Showers and storms likely after 11 a.m., high near 62°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny, chance of showers, high near 63°F
- Monday: Slight showers early, turning sunny, high near 68°F
