El Niño forecast could bring uncertainty to Pacific Northwest farmers

Farmers who already often find themselves at the whim of Mother Nature are now facing what could be the strongest El Niño weather system on record. That’s bringing continued uncertainty to Pacific Northwest growers on the heels of an already challenging season. In the Willamette Valley, a wetter,...

Midsummer-like heat peaks across the region today

Warm, dry weather stays locked in all week/weekend. It will feel like midsummer across western Oregon and southwest Washington today, making it the warmest afternoon of the entire week. Plan on shorts, sunglasses, and sunscreen if you have afternoon errands, school pickups, or outdoor workouts scheduled. Highs will reach the low to mid-80s across interior lowlands, with the warmest spots topping out near 85 degrees from Corvallis north to the Portland metro area.

Warm temperatures, mostly sunny skies expected across Willamette Valley today

Warmer than normal conditions are expected today across the Willamette Valley and Umpqua Basin, with highs peaking in the low to mid-80s across interior lowlands. Gusts up to 20 mph are possible across the Willamette Valley through the evening. Dry conditions are anticipated for most of the region today, though...

Summer heat builds around Portland as fall approaches

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Summer sunshine and heat build across western Oregon and southwest Washington during the final few days of the season. Sunshine will help push Portland area temperatures into the low 80s on Wednesday. The peak of the heat isn’t expected until Thursday. The warming trend is thanks to a ridge of high […]

El Niño forecast could bring uncertainty to Pacific Northwest farmers

Farmers who already often find themselves at the whim of Mother Nature are now facing what could be the strongest El Niño weather system on record. That’s bringing continued uncertainty to Pacific Northwest growers on the heels of an already challenging season. In the Willamette Valley, a wetter,...

Mostly cloudy and cool today for the Willamette Valley

Expect intervals of clouds and sunshine this morning with more clouds later in the day. Highs will be near 70, with winds out of the north-northeast at 5 to 10 mph with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.

Trade your morning sweater for afternoon shorts

It will be a quiet day to get outside, but you will notice a cool feel in the air from the start. Morning fog and gray low clouds across valley neighborhoods will gradually break up into the afternoon, leaving mostly dry conditions. Highs will only reach the upper 60s to low 70s inland and stay in the 60s along the coast, so keeping a light layer in the car will be a good idea if you are out late.

Afternoon sunshine expected across Willamette Valley today

Foggy conditions and mostly cloudy skies this morning will give way to afternoon sunshine across the Willamette Valley today. High temperatures are expected to reach the low 70s, accompanied by north-northeasterly winds. After a clear and cool night tonight with temperatures in the upper 40s in the Eugene area, Tuesday...

Grasshopper Fire near Mount Hood nearly 100% contained

The Grasshopper Fire near Mount Hood reached 97% containment on Monday, although evacuation orders remain in effect for parts of Wasco and Hood River counties.

Dry Monday, but tracking a few showers Tuesday

We’ve seen a handful of locations pick up 0.01″-0.10″ due to light midday rain. It’s been a cooler day overall with highs in the mid-60s. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the 50s. COOL START TO THE WORKWEEK. Monday will be sunnier, but still...

Morning clouds and fog will give way to afternoon sunshine today

Expect mostly cloudy skies to clear for afternoon sunshine across the Willamette Valley today. A significant warm-up with temperatures in the 80s and increasing east winds are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.

Rain showers and cooler temperatures today before a midweek warm-up for the Willamette Valley

Expect rain showers tonight and Sunday with a chance for afternoon thunderstorms in the Willamette Valley and Umpqua Basin, bringing cooler than average temperatures. Conditions will warm significantly by midweek, reaching the low 80s with increasing easterly winds, elevating fire weather concerns.

Portland Sunday sees showers and cooler weather

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A trough of low pressure is currently rotating through the Pacific Northwest, bringing with it showers and cooler temperatures to the Portland area on Sunday. There is even a small risk of a thunderstorm. Models continue to advertise fairly light amounts of rainfall in the valley, not totaling more than 1/4″ […]

Showers, thunderstorms arrive in Portland Saturday

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Scattered rain showers and a few isolated thunderstorms are possible across western Oregon and southwest Washington. Dry skies will start the day off Saturday, as overcast skies keep temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. These below-average temperatures will give way to afternoon scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. No severe […]

Rain showers persist today, cooler than average temperatures

Rain showers are expected across the Willamette Valley and Umpqua Basin tonight as a storm system continues to move through our region. Temperatures will remain well below seasonal averages this weekend, with lows tonight dipping into the mid-50s. Showers will linger into Sunday, particularly over the higher terrain of the...

Another cool and showery weekend

Expect mostly sunny skies this afternoon with temperatures hovering right around 70. Clouds will begin to increase this evening ahead of our next rain maker for the weekend. Temperatures overnight will drop into the mid 50s. ANOTHER COOL AND SHOWERY WEEKEND. An area of low pressure will keep the weather...

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Grab a Jacket: Rain and Cooler Temperatures Return for the Weekend

Warm weather ends with a sharp weekend cooldown. Rain arrives Saturday with a chance for thunderstorms. Today will be fairly quiet, but it will feel noticeably cooler than yesterday. More clouds will keep temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s across the interior, with 60s near the coast. RAIN...

Rain arrives this weekend, cooler temps underway around Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A mix of sun and clouds will help keep Portland-area temperatures cooler Friday as the Pacific Northwest prepares for weekend rain. Dry skies are expected to take Portland through the day Friday. The brief sun breaks will help warm valley temperatures into the low 70s. Saturday’s wet weather will bring measurable […]