PENDLETON, Ore. – The early morning air feels crisp and still, with temperatures near the mid-30s and faint traces of frost coating the rooftops across eastern Oregon. The sky glows pale blue before sunrise, signaling another quiet, chilly morning before a gradual warm-up through midweek. But residents should keep an eye toward Wednesday, when rain returns and temperatures begin to drop again.
According to the National Weather Service in Pendleton, calm weather will dominate the next few days. Expect mostly sunny skies today and Monday, with highs rising into the mid- to upper-50s. Winds stay light, keeping the Columbia Basin under a cool but stable air mass. Veterans Day looks bright and mild, with highs near 61°F — ideal for outdoor ceremonies, travel, or late-fall cleanup before the next system arrives.
By Wednesday evening, however, a Pacific front will push inland, spreading clouds and light rain across northeastern Oregon. The best rain chances come late Wednesday into Thursday, with totals near a quarter inch expected in Pendleton and higher amounts in the Blue Mountains. Temperatures will dip back into the 30s and low 40s at night, with highs falling toward the low 50s by the end of the week.
Drivers along I-84 and U.S. 395 should expect wet roadways and reduced visibility during the midweek transition. Beyond that, Friday and Saturday bring lingering showers before conditions clear again.
After several calm fall days, this November pattern shift signals the early stirrings of Oregon’s winter transition, reminding residents that colder, wetter days aren’t far behind.
Five-Day Outlook for Pendleton, OR:
Sun: 56/33 – Mostly sunny, calm wind.
Mon: 63/41 – Partly sunny, mild.
Tue (Veterans Day): 61/37 – Mostly sunny, patchy morning fog.
Wed: 58/41 – Clouds building, rain late.
Thu: 53/41 – Rain likely, breezy and cooler.
