endleton, Ore. – Hazy skies will blanket Pendleton through Friday before thunderstorms threaten to disrupt the weekend across eastern Oregon. Drivers should be alert for reduced visibility on rural highways, with air quality concerns possible for sensitive groups.
According to the National Weather Service, haze will persist through Friday morning before sunshine pushes temperatures into the low 80s. Winds will remain light, though gusts could shift westward Friday night. Saturday looks warm and dry, with highs climbing near 86 degrees under mostly clear skies.
By Sunday, conditions shift as moisture moves into the region. Showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop after 11 a.m., dropping temperatures into the low 70s. Rain chances diminish Sunday night, but lingering clouds and damp roads could impact evening travel.
The start of next week brings a return to calmer weather, with mostly sunny skies Monday and highs in the lower 70s.
Residents are urged to limit outdoor exertion during hazy periods, keep car headlights on when visibility drops, and prepare for potential lightning delays if traveling Sunday. More advisories may be issued if storms strengthen.
Five Day Forecast for Pendleton, OR:
- Friday: Hazy, high near 83.
- Saturday: Sunny after early haze, high near 86.
- Sunday: Showers and storms possible, high near 73.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 71.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 79.
