Oregon begins the morning wrapped in fog across the Blue Mountain foothills, muting headlights and shrinking visibility to a quarter mile in spots. Damp air clings to roadways, and drivers near Pendleton feel the day slow down before it even begins.
Dense fog lingers through the early morning, especially near low-lying areas and open fields. Conditions gradually improve by midmorning, but clouds remain locked in place. By late afternoon, light rain begins developing, setting the stage for a wetter and slower evening commute on Highway 30 and I-84.
Rain chances increase tonight and peak Sunday, with periods of steady rain expected. The National Weather Service indicates rainfall totals between a quarter and a half inch through Sunday night. Gusty winds develop Sunday night, with speeds reaching 20 mph at times, adding a raw edge to the damp February air.
Temperatures stay seasonable but cool. Highs reach the mid-50s today, then fall back into the low 50s Sunday. Overnight lows dip into the upper 30s, keeping roads wet but unfrozen for now. To be fair, colder air lurks nearby, and drivers should remain alert for slick patches in shaded areas late at night.
By Monday, showers taper early, giving way to partial sunshine. Highs hover near 50 degrees, offering a brief break before colder nights return. Tuesday and Wednesday trend drier and brighter, though nighttime lows drop near freezing. Patchy frost becomes possible in rural areas.
Looking farther ahead, early signs point toward a gradual warming trend late next week. Temperatures climb closer to seasonal norms, hinting at calmer weather beyond midweek.
For now, visibility and wet pavement are the biggest concerns. Slow down in fog and allow extra travel time. Seeing dense fog where you are this morning? Let us know how conditions look near your route.
Five-Day Outlook for Pendleton, OR
- Today: Patchy fog, slight rain chance; high near 55
- Sunday: Rain; high near 52
- Monday: Partial sun; high near 50
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny; high near 50
- Wednesday: Sunny; high near 47
