Oregon – Rain beads on windshields and darkens sidewalks across the southern Willamette Valley this morning, while cold air settles close to the ground. The damp chill is noticeable, and winter hazards begin to shift from wet roads to freezing concerns as the weekend approaches.
According to the National Weather Service in Eugene, scattered showers continue early today, with temperatures holding in the low 40s. Winds remain light, but steady moisture keeps roads slick along I-5, Beltline Road, and surface streets. While rainfall amounts stay light, visibility may briefly drop during heavier showers, slowing morning travel.
Conditions begin improving later today as showers taper. Saturday brings partial clearing, but cooler air moves in behind the departing system. Highs reach the mid-40s, while clouds thin enough for temperatures to fall quickly after sunset. By Saturday night, lows drop near 30 degrees, allowing widespread frost to form.
Sunday starts cold, with frost lingering through mid-morning. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads may turn slick from refreezing moisture. Drivers should plan extra time and watch for black ice during early travel hours. Sunshine returns later Sunday, but daytime highs stay modest, reinforcing a winter feel across the valley.
Looking ahead, colder nights persist into early next week. Monday and Tuesday mornings bring additional frost potential, especially outside the urban core. Meteorologists are also tracking a return of rain around Wednesday, December 31. New Year’s Eve could turn damp again, though temperatures remain above freezing during the day as 2026 nears.
For now, keep rain gear handy, then prepare for freezing mornings. Scrape windshields, slow down early, and stay alert on bridges. Feeling the cold already where you live? Tell us how conditions look in your neighborhood.
Five-Day Outlook for Eugene, Oregon
- Today: Showers likely; highs near 48. Wet roads early.
- Saturday: Chance of showers, then breaks; highs near 45.
- Sunday: Frost early, then partly sunny; highs near 43.
- Monday: Frost early, mostly sunny; highs near 46.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy; highs near 46, watching New Year’s Eve rain chances.
