EUGENE, Ore. – Damp streets glisten beneath the early glow of streetlights as steady rain filters through the Willamette Valley this morning. The Pacific air feels heavy, cool, and unmistakably November — the kind that soaks fields, fills ditches, and settles into gray skies that stretch to the Cascades.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, widespread rain continues through much of Saturday, tapering to scattered showers by evening. A stronger front arrives Monday, bringing another round of steady rain and breezy winds, particularly along the coast range and I-5 corridor.
Rainfall totals of up to an inch are expected in the valley, with higher amounts in the nearby foothills. Wind gusts near 25 mph could knock down leaves, creating slick spots on roadways. Motorists along Highway 126 and Interstate 5 should use caution in ponding areas, where water may accumulate quickly.
Sunday offers a brief pause, with breaks of sunshine possible before clouds increase again late in the day. Temperatures remain mild for early November — highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, with lows in the mid-40s. By midweek, another system could follow, signaling a wet start to the month across western Oregon.
To be fair, the rhythm of the Pacific storm track feels right on schedule. The first week of November often marks Oregon’s shift into winter’s steady rainfall, when boots stay by the door and windshield wipers get their seasonal workout.
Five-Day Forecast for Eugene, OR:
Sat: 63/43 – Rain; gusts near 20 mph, locally heavier showers.
Sun: 58/42 – Partly sunny; cool and calm.
Mon: 57/46 – Rain returns; breezy at times.
Tue: 63/51 – Showers likely; damp roads.
Wed: 61/49 – Rain and thunder chance; unsettled skies.
