Pendleton, Oregon – Summer heat is surging into eastern Oregon this week, with Pendleton hitting 80°F by Tuesday, June 3rd, under clear skies and dry air. Drivers along U.S. 395 and throughout Umatilla County should remain alert for early-season fire danger and changing road conditions tied to shifting wind patterns.
According to the National Weather Service in Pendleton, Tuesday will bring sunny skies, light winds from the northwest at 5 to 9 mph, and highs around 80°F. These warm, dry conditions mark a clear shift into early June summer weather, especially as nighttime lows remain mild—dropping only to 50°F Tuesday night under mostly clear skies.
By midweek, temperatures will continue climbing. Highs on Wednesday will hit 82°F, rising to 86°F on Thursday and pushing 87°F by Friday, with mostly sunny skies holding steady. Winds stay relatively light throughout the week, but the combination of dry air and increasing temperatures could elevate the fire weather risk in rural and grassy areas.
Those with outdoor plans should stay hydrated, avoid open flames, and use extra caution with machinery or campfires. Farmers and ranchers are urged to monitor field conditions closely.
Clear skies dominate the region through Friday, with no measurable rain expected. The next major weather pattern shift could arrive with potential heat advisories if temperatures exceed 90°F by Sunday.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for Pendleton, Oregon (June 3–7):
- Tuesday (June 3): Sunny, high near 80°F. Light NW winds.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 82°F. Partly cloudy overnight, low around 52°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 86°F. Mostly clear overnight, low 56°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 87°F. Overnight low near 56°F.
- Saturday: Sunny and hotter, high near 89°F. Low around 56°F.
