PENDLETON – Gray skies hang low across the Columbia Plateau this early Sunday morning, and wet roads glisten under gusty winds sweeping from the south. Flags whip along Highway 11 as Pendleton starts the day under a Wind Advisory and steady light rain. The air feels raw, damp, and unmistakably fall-like — a preview of what’s to come as the Northwest settles deeper into the season.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton reports rain likely through late afternoon with gusts topping 25 mph. Travelers should expect brief crosswinds on I-84, especially near the Blue Mountains, and slick stretches on rural roads west of town. Precipitation should taper by evening, giving the region a brief break from the unsettled weather pattern that’s dominated much of October.
By Monday, skies clear and winds ease as high pressure builds over eastern Oregon. Temperatures climb to the mid-50s with calm northwest breezes — a welcome shift after a blustery weekend. Tuesday continues the warm-up with highs near 60°F under bright sunshine, perfect for field work, errands, or early Halloween decorations.
Midweek remains mostly dry, though models hint at light showers returning by Thursday or Friday. Any moisture will be brief, with no sign yet of winter weather at lower elevations. Still, the cooler trend after midweek suggests a chilly November is coming into focus — one that could bring the first true frost to Pendleton before long.
Five-Day Outlook for Pendleton, OR:
Sun: 58/34 – Rain, windy; clearing late.
Mon: 55/28 – Mostly sunny; calmer.
Tue: 58/35 – Sunny; mild.
Wed: 59/33 – Mostly clear; dry.
Thu: 57/34 – Slight rain chance; cool trend.
