Oregon – A chilly, clear start is giving way to bright sunshine across eastern Oregon now, but a noticeable shift toward wetter, slower travel conditions is already lining up by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Pendleton will warm to around 66°F today under mostly sunny skies, with light winds becoming west at 5 to 7 mph this afternoon. Roads across I-84 and Highway 11 remain dry and clear, offering smooth travel through the day.
That quiet pattern continues into Thursday with highs climbing to near 71°F and mostly sunny skies. Conditions stay stable, making this the warmest and driest stretch before changes arrive.
Friday brings increasing clouds with highs near 70°F. While most of the day stays dry, a 40% chance of rain develops by late evening, signaling the start of a wetter pattern.
By Saturday, conditions shift more dramatically. Rain chances jump to 80% after late morning, with showers and possible thunderstorms developing. Expect wet pavement, reduced visibility, and slower travel along I-84, especially during heavier bursts.
Saturday night and Sunday continue unsettled with additional rain chances and cooler temperatures settling in. Roads may remain slick through extended periods of light to moderate rain.
Looking ahead, early next week trends slightly drier with only spotty rain chances and highs near 60°F. For now, enjoy the sunshine before the weekend बदलाव. Are you planning travel before the rain moves in?
Five Day Outlook for Pendleton, Oregon:
Today: Mostly sunny, high near 66°F
Tonight: Mostly clear, low near 39°F
Thursday: Sunny, high near 71°F
Friday: Partly sunny, high near 70°F (40% rain late)
Saturday: Showers likely, high near 65°F (80%)**
