EUGENE, Ore. – Drivers in western Oregon should prepare for a soggy commute as steady rain builds Monday and intensifies by Tuesday night. The wet weather will likely slow traffic on Interstate 5 through Eugene and Springfield, especially during the evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service, rain is likely Monday between 11 a.m. and noon, followed by heavier showers into the afternoon. Rainfall may total a quarter inch by Tuesday, with thunderstorms possible later in the week. Winds will shift south between 6 and 11 mph Tuesday, which could worsen driving conditions on open roadways.
Local residents should avoid unnecessary travel late Tuesday as heavier showers move in. Wet roads and low visibility could make evening driving hazardous, especially on Highway 126 toward Springfield and I-5 north toward Albany. Power outages are possible if thunderstorms develop midweek…