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Warm, Dry Stretch Holds in Oregon as Weekend Front, Early-Week Rain Chances Emerge

Forecasters see the ridge weakening, opening the door to a weak weekend front with increasing rain chances early next week.

Overview

  • Inland highs sit in the upper 70s to mid 80s Wednesday with clear, cool nights in the 40s to 50s, and some colder spots near the 30s.
  • After preliminary record highs Tuesday in Astoria (89), Eugene (93) and a tie in Salem (93), temperatures trend a bit cooler into the weekend.
  • Wildfire spread risk is rising under continued warmth and drying, according to local forecasters.
  • A weak front is projected Saturday night into Sunday with spotty showers focused on northwest Oregon and southwest Washington and cooler highs in the 70s.
  • Long‑range guidance suggests Tuesday could start a multi‑day wetter pattern, though timing and amounts remain uncertain.