Pendleton, Oregon – Thunderstorms and strong wind gusts will rattle Pendleton on Saturday, creating slick roads and dangerous travel conditions across eastern Oregon.
According to the National Weather Service, showers are likely after 11 a.m. Saturday, with thunderstorms possible and south winds gusting up to 22 mph. Winds shift westward later in the day, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Rain could total up to a quarter inch, increasing in thunderstorms. Drivers on I-84 and local roads should slow down and watch for pooled water or brief wind-driven debris.
Saturday night brings continued showers and potential thunder as breezy winds persist from the west, peaking near 32 mph. New rainfall totals may reach a third of an inch in heavier downpours. While the threat diminishes Sunday, breezy conditions linger with gusts up to 29 mph and a high of 61°F.
The stormy pattern eases into the workweek. Monday sees a 40% chance of lingering showers before skies clear into a dry, mostly sunny stretch through Friday. Temperatures gradually warm from 68°F Monday to 74°F by Friday — a possible summer preview for Umatilla County.
5-Day Forecast Outlook for Pendleton:
- Sunday: Breezy, high 61°F, partly cloudy overnight
- Monday: Chance of showers early, high 68°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 68°F
- Wednesday: High 72°F, low 43°F, partly cloudy
- Thursday & Friday: Sunny, warming to 74°F by week’s end
