Oregon starts the day wrapped in thick fog, swallowing headlights and muting the landscape.
Dense fog blankets the foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains this morning, including Pendleton. Visibility drops to one-quarter mile or less in spots, creating hazardous driving conditions. Road cameras show obscured stretches near Pilot Rock, Cabbage Hill, and sheltered valleys around town.
The Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. today. Calm winds and saturated air allow fog to cling stubbornly to the ground. Temperatures hover near 37 degrees, cold enough for slick patches where moisture freezes on bridges or untreated roads. Slow down and increase following distance if traveling early.
Conditions gradually improve late this morning as fog thins. Skies stay cloudy, with afternoon highs near 47 degrees. While visibility improves, damp pavement lingers into midday. To be fair, the afternoon feels calmer, but tonight brings another round of patchy fog as temperatures dip into the mid-30s.
Saturday trends quieter but gray. Mostly cloudy skies hold, with highs near 57 degrees. Travel remains manageable during the day, though fog could redevelop late at night. By Saturday night, rain chances increase to 50 percent, signaling a pattern change.
Sunday turns wet. Rain becomes likely, with chances near 80 percent and highs around 54 degrees. Wet roads and reduced visibility return, especially through the afternoon and evening. Rain continues into Sunday night before tapering early Monday.
Monday offers some improvement, with a mix of clouds and sun and highs near 51 degrees. Patchy fog may still form during the morning commute. Looking ahead, the 6–10 day outlook points toward milder temperatures and quieter weather later next week, hinting at a gradual warming trend.
Are you encountering dense fog where you are this morning? Share what you’re seeing on the roads.
Five-Day Outlook – Pendleton, OR
- Today: Dense fog early, cloudy later. High 47°
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, calm. High 57°
- Sunday: Rain likely, wet travel. High 54°
- Monday: Slight rain chance, improving. High 51°
- Tuesday: Sunny and cool. High 49°
