Eugene, OR – The steady sound of rain taps rooftops across Lane County early Sunday, a sure sign Oregon’s fall storm track has returned. Wet roads, misty air, and low clouds will blanket the southern Willamette Valley for most of the morning before skies slowly start to clear.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, showers and a few isolated thunderstorms are likely through midday Sunday, especially between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Gusts may reach 20 mph in open areas, making travel on I-5 slick during the morning commute. Rainfall totals should stay light — generally less than a tenth of an inch — but heavier downpours could briefly reduce visibility.
Conditions improve dramatically Monday as high pressure builds across western Oregon. Sunshine returns with highs near 63°F and light winds, setting up two calm, pleasant days for outdoor work or mid-October errands. Morning fog is possible in low valleys but should clear quickly under steady sun.
By Wednesday, clouds drift back into the region, and models hint at another round of showers late in the day. Temperatures will rise slightly into the upper 60s before another cool-down late week.
For now, Oregonians can expect a typical fall rhythm — weekend rain giving way to bright, crisp air, then clouds gathering again by midweek.
