National Weather Service

As much of Oregon endures consecutive days of high heat, climate data shows the state has seen more 90 degree Fahrenheit or hotter days over the past 10 years than in the decades that came before.

Much of Oregon is facing abnormally high temperatures this week, raising concerns about the health and safety of people who don’t have access to air conditioning, especially in areas of the state beset by wildfire.

Temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s are expected. Another round of hot weather is expected mid-week.

The Willamette Valley and the Oregon coast appear to be less likely to face a drought this year than other areas in the Northwest.

Eugene saw a high of 94 degreed Sunday, which broke the previous record of 93 degrees that was set in 1955 and then tied in 2015.

The National Weather Service is suspending some weather balloon launches because of staffing shortages.

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, said at least 880 federal employees at the weather and research agency face job cuts

Weather forecasters are more confident that the Willamette Valley and Coast Range will experience freezing rain by early Thursday morning.

Forecasters are warning of freezing rain this week for the Willamette Valley and coast. The amount of ice and how long it will stick around is still uncertain.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in place Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for the Willamette Valley.

Eugene saw above-average rainfall in 2024, but also endured the longest string of days over 100 in July's heatwave.

Winter weather alerts are in place along the Cascades, from southern Washington through Southern Oregon.