Pendleton, OR – Oregon residents should prepare for midweek rainfall as a weather system moves across the region. The National Weather Service forecasts wetting rains, with the heaviest precipitation expected in mountainous areas, including the Oregon Cascades, Blue Mountains, and Wallowa Mountains.
According to the National Weather Service in Pendleton, rain chances increase from Wednesday through Thursday. The best opportunities for 0.25 inches or more of rain are likely across higher elevations. Residents should also remain weather-aware for the potential of thunderstorms, which could accompany the rain.
The weather alert warns that moderate to heavy rainfall may lead to flash floods in dry streambeds, and residents are advised to report any new wildfires to law enforcement. The NWS also emphasizes that flooding could occur in areas where rivers and streams rise quickly. While the rainfall is expected to benefit drought-stricken areas, residents should stay vigilant as conditions develop.
