EUGENE, Ore. – Rain and thunder could slow traffic across western Oregon Tuesday as a storm system sweeps through the Willamette Valley. Drivers on Interstate 5 should expect wet pavement, reduced visibility, and possible delays during the afternoon commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected in Eugene beginning late Tuesday morning. Rainfall totals could range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with heavier bursts under storms. Winds will shift from calm to northwest around 5 mph, adding to slick travel conditions on local highways.
Showers will linger into Tuesday night before skies gradually clear by early Wednesday. While conditions calm midweek, the chance of isolated showers could continue into Thursday before sunnier weather settles in by Friday…