Eugene, OR – A gray dawn breaks over the southern Willamette Valley as steady rain drums across rooftops and car hoods — a classic Oregon Thanksgiving week. Early commuters face slick roads, misty air, and the kind of chill that seeps under collars as travel ramps up ahead of the holiday.
According to the National Weather Service, rain will remain likely through Thanksgiving Day, with highs near 55°F and a 70–80% chance of precipitation. Light southeasterly winds will add to the damp chill, with rainfall totals between a tenth and quarter inch expected. Travelers heading north toward Salem or Portland should allow extra time as visibility may drop and surface water collects on I-5 and local roads.
Thursday and Friday will both bring more of the same — steady showers, occasional gusts, and highs in the mid-50s. The rain finally tapers by Saturday, giving way to partial clearing and colder air. Morning lows will dip into the mid-30s, allowing for patchy frost and crisp, bright mornings heading into the weekend.
Across the U.S., meteorologists are tracking a powerful Arctic front expected to sweep south starting December 1, delivering heavy snow and below-average temperatures across much of the northern and central states. While Oregon stays mostly rain-soaked for now, the system signals the first strong winter push of the season — one that could impact post-holiday travel nationwide.
5-Day Outlook for Eugene:
- Wednesday: Rain, high 55°F
- Thursday (Thanksgiving): Rain, high 54°F
- Friday: Rain early, high 56°F
- Saturday: Frost possible, high 50°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 49°F
