Seasonal Shift: Rain returns Wednesday, Thursday

Overcast skies bring mild temperatures across Willamette Valley today

Overcast skies are present today across the Willamette Valley and Umpqua Basin. High temperatures will reach around 70. Winds will remain moderate from the southwest. Looking ahead, a significant chance of rain arrives tomorrow, Wednesday. Periods of rain are expected, bringing cooler temperatures in the low 60s. Rainfall could approach a half-inch across the region.

Cold front interrupts summer in Oregon, bringing showers and a steep drop in temperatures

After a warm start to the week, residents across the Portland metro area experienced a sudden drop in temperatures on Tuesday. In some places, high temperatures dropped from the 80s to the 60s. A cold front moving in from Alaska is affecting all of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Rainfall will...

West Eugene Community Newsletter for Monday, Aug. 31

Good morning! It’s Aug. 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 85 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Clear now, changing to mostly sunny at 7 a.m.

Pattern change underway across the Pacific Northwest

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Temperatures have fallen from the 90s earlier this week, and the change has felt relatively refreshing. There is a slight chance of a sprinkle or light shower this morning and again Sunday night. Forecast models indicate any rainfall will be light. East of the Cascades,...

Warm Monday transitions to rainy mid-week for The Willamette Valley

Today we'll see sunny skies and low 80s before periods of rain move into The Willamette Valley, Umpqua Basin, and Cascades starting Wednesday. Cooler temperatures are expected along with the rainfall, with Meteorologist Allie Ann McCord.

Sunny skies, warm temperatures today across the Willamette Valley

We are beginning our workweek under generally sunny skies today across the Willamette Valley, though a few afternoon clouds will develop. Temperatures will be quite pleasant, climbing into the low 80s for most of the region. Winds will be out of the west at 10 to 15 mph, offering a gentle breeze.

Mount Hood fire brings smoke to Lane County once again

Air quality readings spiked Monday, Aug. 31, reaching the “unhealthy” level in parts of Eugene and Springfield. Easterly and northerly winds, combined with the region’s terrain, funneled smoke from fires near Mount Hood into the Eugene and Springfield metro area. “We had kind of a perfect storm,”...

Weather Roller Coaster: Oregon and Its Coast Get Rain, Thunder, Then Warms for Holiday Weekend

(Portland, Oregon) - Weather Turns to Fall This Week, Then Switches Back: The fun parts of weather this week are the kooky changes from summer to rainy, even thunder; then as the holiday weekend happens it all clears up again. The National Weather Service (NWS) said there's another shot at...

Partly cloudy and comfortable for Eugene tonight

For Saturday night, partly cloudy skies are expected across the Willamette Valley and Umpqua Basin, with overnight lows falling into the mid-50s. We will see gentle winds from the north. Sunday brings a mix of sun and clouds, leading to pleasant conditions with highs climbing into the upper 70s. Monday...

North Eugene Community Newsletter for Friday, Aug. 28

Good morning! It’s Aug. 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be partly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 82 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.

Warming trend expected to begin this weekend

By Sunday, an upper-level low shifts eastward, allowing temperatures to warm slightly for the start of the week. A cooler and potentially wetter pattern is expected late next week, with rain becoming likely from late Tuesday through late Thursday.

West Springfield Community Newsletter for Thursday, Aug. 27

Good morning! It’s Aug. 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be partly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 81 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 10 a.m.

Warmer weekend temperatures, possible rain next week

Partly cloudy skies are expected across the Willamette Valley tonight, with temperatures cooling into the low to mid-50s. The broad troughing pattern remains dominant over the northeast Pacific, maintaining a cool and consistent onshore flow. Sunshine and clouds are expected to mix on Saturday with highs in the mid-70s. By Sunday, the upper-level low shifts eastward of the Cascades, and a ridge builds, resulting in slightly warmer daytime temperatures for Sunday.

South Eugene Community Newsletter for Friday, Aug. 28

Good morning! It’s Aug. 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be partly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 82 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.

Smoke from wildfires returns to Willamette Valley skies

A change in wind direction is carrying wildfire smoke from blazes in northern Oregon into the Willamette Valley. Air quality in sections of Lane County has climbed to “moderate” levels, which could be noticeable to people who are especially sensitive to air pollution. The Air Quality Index, or...

Partly cloudy skies, warm in The Willamette Valley today

Partly cloudy skies are expected today, with high temperatures in the low 80s. A persistent onshore flow from an upper-level trough over the northeast Pacific will maintain cooler than typical conditions, though temperatures locally will reach the low 80s. Another push of marine air is anticipated tonight into tomorrow morning, extending cloud cover well into the interior lowlands.

West Springfield Community Newsletter for Wednesday, Aug. 26

Good morning! It’s Aug. 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 83 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Partly cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 7 a.m.

Low Pressure remaining offshore keeps us Mild & Dry through Weekend

Low Pressure remaining offshore keeps us Mild & Dry through Weekend. (Holden LeCroy, August 26, 2026)