Eugene-area Will Be Hit With Freezing Rain, Ice, And Snow Before Friday

Brian Bull

Wintry weather will continue to hit the southern Willamette Valley through the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service.   

Meteorologist Matthew Cullen says today's freezing rain will turn to rain as temps climb across the region.

"Ultimately though, we'll be coming back with some more cold air through the lower atmosphere," Cullen tells KLCC.  "We may see ice accumulations of anywhere from 1/10 to 2/10ths of an inch...then we'll have some rainfall, and then probably late this evening into the overnight period is when we'll go back to snow.  A couple inches possible."

Cullen adds the weather turns dry but colder on Friday, with a predicted low of 22 for Eugene, and 19 on Saturday.  

Drivers are advised to check on road conditions before they head out, if they must travel.  And taking things slow will help prevent accidents.  

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Brian Bull is an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Oregon, and remains a contributor to the KLCC news department. He began working with KLCC in June 2016.   In his 27+ years as a public media journalist, he's worked at NPR, Twin Cities Public Television, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Wisconsin Public Radio, and ideastream in Cleveland. His reporting has netted dozens of accolades, including four national Edward R. Murrow Awards (22 regional),  the Ohio Associated Press' Best Reporter Award, Best Radio Reporter from  the Native American Journalists Association, and the PRNDI/NEFE Award for Excellence in Consumer Finance Reporting.