Oregon’s Willamette Valley starts the day under a cold, still sky, with frost clinging to rooftops and patchy fog drifting across Eugene. Temperatures sit near 34 degrees this morning at Mahlon Sweet Field, and calm winds allow the chill to settle into neighborhoods and low-lying roads.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, patchy fog lingers through midmorning before skies gradually brighten. Highs reach 54 degrees later today as clouds thin and light winds remain calm. Drivers along I-5 and Beltline should watch for reduced visibility early, especially near river crossings.
Clouds increase tonight with lows near 34. Friday turns unsettled. A slight chance of rain develops after 10 a.m., with steadier rain likely by evening. Highs top out near 51 degrees. Rain becomes widespread Friday night with a 70 percent chance of measurable precipitation.
Valentine’s Day Saturday stays wet, with rain likely and highs near 48. Showers continue Saturday night and into Sunday, when highs reach 49. Roads will stay slick, and standing water could develop in poor drainage areas. Plan extra time for weekend travel and keep headlights on during heavier showers.
Early next week, rain continues at times. Snow levels drop to around 2,800 feet Monday night, lowering near 2,300 feet after midnight. Cascade passes could see accumulating snow, affecting Highway 58 and travel east.
While the Pacific Northwest remains unsettled, much of the central U.S. trends warmer next week. Locally, temperatures moderate slightly by midweek, hinting at gradual late-February improvement.
Five Day Outlook for Eugene, Oregon:
Today: Patchy fog, then partly sunny, high 54.
Friday: Slight chance of rain, high 51.
Saturday (Valentine’s Day): Rain likely, high 48.
Sunday: Chance of rain, high 49.
Monday: Rain likely, high near 48.
