Portland, OR – Oregon residents could experience a warmer-than-normal winter in 2026-27, with Portland, Salem, Eugene and Bend among the communities facing increased odds of above-average temperatures as a potentially very strong El Niño continues developing.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, seasonal outlooks issued Thursday, October 15, favor above-normal temperatures across Oregon from November 2026 through January 2027.
What does NOAA predict for Oregon this winter?…