Oregon – A sharp chill grips eastern Oregon this morning as mist hangs low and frost stiffens grass, rooftops, and untreated pavement. Breath turns visible fast, and quiet streets around Pendleton feel slick where moisture settled before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Pendleton, temperatures dropped into the mid to upper 20s early, with light winds allowing cold air to pool across the lower elevations. Cloud cover limits warming today, keeping highs near the mid-30s despite calmer conditions.
Across Pendleton, Hermiston, and along U.S. 30 and Highway 395, drivers should watch for icy patches during the morning hours. Bridges, shaded stretches, and rural roads remain the most vulnerable. While snow is not falling, leftover moisture from mist and fog can freeze quickly, especially before midday.
Friday stays cold and mostly cloudy, with highs again near the low to mid-30s. Winds turn slightly northwesterly by afternoon, reinforcing the winter feel. Friday night turns clearer and colder, allowing temperatures to fall near 18 degrees. That hard freeze increases the risk of black ice early Saturday morning.
Saturday brings brighter skies and some relief, with sunshine pushing highs into the mid-30s. Clear conditions continue Saturday night, but another cold dip follows, with lows near 20. Sunday trends milder under mostly sunny skies, climbing toward the upper 30s, though patchy frost remains possible late at night.
Early next week looks gradually warmer, with highs reaching the low 40s by Monday and mid-40s by Tuesday. National outlooks suggest increasing precipitation chances later next week, but for now, cold mornings remain the primary concern.
Allow extra time for early drives, slow down on rural roads, and watch for shaded ice. Seeing slick spots this morning? Tell us what conditions look like around Pendleton.
Five Day Outlook for Pendleton, Oregon
Today: Cloudy, high near 34.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 33.
Saturday: Sunny, high near 35.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 38.
Monday: Partly sunny, high near 41.
