Pendleton, OR – Wind roars across the plateau this morning, scattering dust and bending roadside signs as gusts near 55 mph sweep through eastern Oregon. The National Weather Service in Pendleton continues its Wind Advisory through 7 a.m. Thursday, warning residents across the Blue Mountain Foothills and Columbia Basin to prepare for strong, erratic gusts and potential power flickers.
Blowing debris and unsecured items could become airborne, and drivers of high-profile vehicles—especially along I-84 near Pendleton and The Dalles—should use extra caution. Winds from the southwest at 25–35 mph, with higher gusts in open valleys and ridgelines, may make steering difficult.
By Thursday afternoon, winds ease as skies partially clear. Temperatures remain seasonably mild, with highs around 60°F and a calmer stretch through Friday and Saturday. Sunshine returns for the weekend before another Pacific system brings rain and renewed wind potential early next week.
Five-Day Outlook (Pendleton, OR)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 61°F, low 39°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 61°F, low 38°F.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 68°F, low 42°F.
- Monday: Rain likely, high 62°F, low 43°F.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, scattered showers, high 59°F.
