Oregon greets the morning under a quiet winter sky, with damp ground and chilled air setting the tone. Clouds hang low over eastern fields, and headlights reflect off wet pavement as Pendleton starts the first official week of winter.
Early Monday temperatures hover near 39 degrees, with rain lingering through the morning. Roads across town and along Highway 11 and I-84 may stay slick early, especially in shaded areas. Give yourself extra braking distance and expect brief slowdowns during the commute.
Conditions improve later today as clouds thin and highs reach near 51 degrees. That break will be short-lived. Rain returns Tuesday afternoon, spreading steadily into the evening. Patchy fog may form late Tuesday night, reducing visibility for drivers heading home or starting overnight travel.
Wednesday looks unsettled but mild, with scattered rain chances and highs near 50 degrees. While snow is not expected in town, colder overnight lows dip near freezing. Wet roads could cool quickly after sunset, creating isolated slick spots by early morning.
Christmas Eve brings another weather shift to watch closely. Rain chances continue, with daytime highs near 45 degrees and lows near 30 degrees by night. Models hint at colder air nearby, which could affect higher elevations and mountain passes. While Pendleton stays mostly rain-soaked for now, travelers crossing the Blues should stay alert for changing conditions.
Christmas Day remains cloudy with occasional rain showers. Temperatures stay cool, keeping winter firmly in place even without snowfall. This pattern reflects a classic eastern Oregon winter rhythm—quiet, damp, and increasingly cold after dark.
Residents should clear storm drains, slow down on wet roads, and monitor updates if traveling outside the valley. Winter may be easing in gently, but it’s making its presence known.
Five-Day Outlook for Pendleton, Oregon
- Monday: Mostly sunny later; high near 51°F
- Tuesday: Rain likely; high near 46°F
- Wednesday: Chance of rain; high near 50°F
- Christmas Day: Chance of rain; high near 45°F
- Thursday: Rain possible; low near 30°F
