Pendleton & Blue Mountains
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Today’s Report:
Hiking
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 91°F. Light wind (18 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (91°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Smoke: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Not Recommended for biking. High near 91°F. Breezy winds (18 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (91°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Smoke: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 91°F. Breezy winds (18 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (91°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Smoke: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Snowmobiling
Not Recommended for snowmobiling. High near 91°F. Breezy winds (18 mph). Extreme heat (high near 91°F). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (91°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
- Smoke: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Pendleton
Pendleton & Blue Mountains is a northeast Oregon planning page for Umatilla River paths, foothill drives, Blue Mountain approaches, event grounds, and I-84 travel stops.
Make the Most of a Pendleton & Blue Mountains Day
Use wind, heat, smoke, storm timing, and pass conditions to choose between town paths, event time, foothill routes, or higher Blue Mountain stops.
Weather Tips for Pendleton & Blue Mountains
- Columbia Plateau wind, summer heat, smoke, thunderstorms, winter ice, fog, and Blue Mountain pass conditions can all affect Pendleton plans.
- Elevation can change snow, wind, storm timing, road conditions, and temperature within a short drive.
- For biking, watch wind, wet pavement, muddy trails, smoke, heat, and road visibility.
- Have a land-based backup ready when wind, waves, high flow, or storms make water plans less comfortable.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Pendleton & Blue Mountains, including Pendleton, Umatilla River routes, nearby Blue Mountain foothills, Mission and Athena approaches, and I-84 pass-area outdoor stops. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Pendleton
- Umatilla River
- Mission
- Meacham
- Emigrant Springs
- Cabbage Hill
- Athena
- Wildhorse area
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Pendleton & Blue Mountains rather than forcing one itinerary. Match rain, wind, tides, river or lake conditions, trail surfaces, smoke, road access, seasonal closures, and temperature swings to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.