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Oregon – Low clouds clung to the Willamette Valley early this morning as rain darkened pavement and softened the hills around Eugene. The air felt heavy and damp, and conditions remain unsettled as a wet winter pattern carries into the first full week of 2026.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, widespread rain continues today with showers lingering through Sunday night. Eugene stays locked in steady rainfall at times, with daytime temperatures topping out near the mid-50s before cooling late Sunday. Winds remain light, but persistent moisture keeps roads slick and visibility reduced…