EUGENE, Ore. – Drivers across western Oregon should prepare for slick roads early Sunday as rain moves through Eugene and the Willamette Valley. The wet weather will be brief, but it could affect travel along Interstate 5 and local highways during the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service, showers are expected between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday before skies gradually clear by afternoon. Highs will reach only the upper 60s, making Sunday the coolest day of the week. Residents should keep jackets and umbrellas handy for morning errands or church services, and allow extra time on wet pavement.
By Monday, conditions flip quickly. Sunshine returns with highs climbing back to 78, giving residents a more seasonal fall feel. Tuesday brings the warmest stretch of the week, with highs near 84 under mostly clear skies. Pleasant weather continues into midweek with temperatures in the low 80s…