Pendleton, OR – Eastern Oregon faces a wet stretch this week as showers and thunderstorms develop Monday and linger through midweek, raising concerns for travel and outdoor plans. Stronger storms may bring gusty winds and small hail Monday afternoon into the evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Pendleton, rain chances increase to 70% Monday, especially after 11 a.m., with storms more likely after 5 p.m. Showers remain in the region Tuesday and Wednesday, with widespread haze possible at times and cooler daytime highs in the mid-70s. Nighttime lows will dip into the lower 50s.
Residents in Umatilla and surrounding counties could see periods of heavy rainfall and reduced visibility during commutes. Winds are expected to stay light overall but may become gusty with thunderstorms. Drivers should be prepared for slick roadways during downpours and leave extra travel time.
After a drier stretch late in the week, scattered showers could return by Saturday, though conditions trend warmer with highs nearing 80. More updates are expected as storm timing sharpens.
Five Day Forecast for Pendleton, OR
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 82.
- Tuesday: Showers likely, high near 75. Low near 52.
- Wednesday: Chance of showers, high near 75. Low near 52.
- Thursday: Slight chance of showers, high near 78. Low near 53.
- Friday: Chance of showers, mostly sunny, high near 79.
