High Pressure Keeps Central Oregon Sunny Through Midweek, Rain Chance on New Year’s Day
Warmer highs near 50 shift the first 2026 system toward light rain instead of snow.
Overview
- A ridge of high pressure keeps Central Oregon dry and mostly sunny through at least Wednesday.
- Highs run in the low to mid 40s early in the week and reach the upper 40s to near 50 on Wednesday with increasing clouds.
- New Year’s Eve looks partly cloudy and chilly, with temperatures in the mid 30s around midnight.
- New Year’s Day carries a slight chance of light precipitation, which is expected to fall as rain at lower elevations given highs near 50.
- Forecast confidence drops late week as the ridge weakens, with a possible return of showers and only light mountain snow.