Oregon starts the day under a gray, muted sky as freezing fog hangs low across the Pendleton area. Headlights glow through the haze, and moisture clings to roadways just enough to freeze. It feels quiet, cold, and cautious at first light.
Temperatures hover near 27 degrees this morning at the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport. Patchy freezing fog reduces visibility early, especially on rural roads and low spots. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded stretches may turn slick quickly. Drivers should slow down and leave extra distance, particularly along Highway 11 and nearby connectors.
Clouds gradually thin as the morning progresses. Sunshine breaks through by midday, helping temperatures rebound near 30 degrees. To be fair, melting ice during the afternoon sets up another risk. As the sun fades later, refreezing can occur, creating hidden slick spots after dark.
Sunday brings a brighter turn. Skies turn sunny, and highs climb near 31 degrees. It stays cold, but visibility improves significantly. Sunday night dips back into the low 20s, keeping frost in play for early commuters.
By Monday, the pattern shifts. Clouds increase, and highs rise into the low 40s. That change brings easier travel and less morning ice risk. Tuesday continues the slow warm-up, with highs near 42 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
Meteorologists are closely tracking a major Winter storm impacting the Plains and East Coast. Eastern Oregon avoids that system’s snow and ice, but cold air remains firmly in place for now. Later next week, temperatures trend closer to seasonal norms as precipitation chances stay limited.
For now, plan extra time if driving this morning. Watch for icy patches that are easy to miss. Dress in layers, protect pets, and stay alert during early travel hours.
Are you seeing fog or icy roads where you are this morning?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Pendleton, Oregon
• Today: Patchy freezing fog early; high near 30
• Sunday: Sunny; high near 31
• Monday: Mostly cloudy; high near 41
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny; high near 42
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy; high near 40
