Oregon wakes to muted skies and heavy air, with mist clinging close to the ground.
Stagnant conditions settle over Eugene this morning as calm winds limit air movement. Temperatures hover near 31 degrees, and visibility drops at times in mist. The air feels still, almost trapped, and that’s the concern.
The Air Stagnation Advisory remains in effect through 10 p.m. tonight. With little mixing, pollutants collect near the surface. People with asthma, heart disease, or respiratory issues may feel symptoms increase as the day goes on. Smoke from wood-burning stoves can linger longer than usual.
Sunshine breaks through later today, pushing highs near 62 degrees. It may look pleasant, but air quality remains compromised. To be fair, conditions feel calm, yet pollution builds quietly. Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning and limit wood stove use.
Travel impacts remain minor, though early drivers could encounter reduced visibility in misty pockets. Keep headlights on during the morning commute. If you’re exercising outdoors, consider moving activities inside until air quality improves.
Change arrives Saturday. Rain spreads in by afternoon, with highs near 59 degrees. That rain helps scrub the air, but wet roads return. By Saturday night, steady rain develops, increasing travel risks after dark.
Sunday stays wet and cooler, with highs in the low 50s. Rain continues into Sunday night, setting up a damp start to early next week. Monday brings scattered showers and temperatures near 52 degrees.
Meteorologists note a broader warming trend developing later next week. The 6–10 day outlook points toward milder temperatures and improved air movement across western Oregon.
For now, limit outdoor exposure, especially today. Have you noticed the air feeling heavier where you live this morning?
Five-Day Outlook – Eugene, OR
- Today: Mostly sunny, air stagnation. High 62°
- Saturday: Rain developing. High 59°
- Sunday: Rainy and cooler. High 53°
- Monday: Chance of rain. High 52°
- Tuesday: Slight rain chance, milder. High 51°
