Crisp, cold air fills the Columbia Plateau this morning, and a pale orange dawn rises over Pendleton’s rolling hills. The region wakes under 30°F, with the first hints of early winter flickering through the calm — and the faint chance of snow teasing Thanksgiving travelers moving across eastern Oregon.
According to the National Weather Service, Pendleton will see a slight chance of rain and snow through the week, including Thanksgiving Day. Temperatures will hover near freezing early, reaching the mid-40s by afternoon. While no major accumulation is expected, brief slick spots could develop along rural roads or shaded areas of I-84, particularly near Cabbage Hill and higher elevations. Travelers are urged to stay alert to sudden changes in visibility and temperature.
Wednesday will stay mostly cloudy with highs near 51°F before another round of light rain and snow becomes possible late Wednesday night into Thanksgiving morning. The pattern continues through Friday, with cool highs in the upper 40s and calm northwesterly winds — a steady reminder that December’s chill is edging closer.
To be fair, Pendleton’s conditions remain manageable for now, but the broader U.S. picture tells a different story. A major cold front is sweeping from the Northwest through the Midwest this week, with heavy snow possible in several northern states between November 25 and December 3 — potentially impacting return travel after Thanksgiving.
For Pendleton, it’s a classic late-autumn scene: gray clouds, brisk mornings, and the whisper of winter just beginning.
Five-Day Outlook for Pendleton, OR
Wednesday: Cloudy, slight rain/snow chance, high 51°F.
Thanksgiving Day: Light rain/snow possible, high 51°F.
Friday: Partly sunny, high 49°F.
Saturday: Cloudy, slight showers, high 43°F.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 38°F.
