If it feels like winter finally showed up in Eugene and Springfield, that’s because it did.
As of January 8, the Eugene–Springfield area is settling into a cold stretch, with overnight temperatures dipping to around freezing and mornings starting out frosty. According to the National Weather Service, the coldest conditions are happening overnight and in the early morning hours, when temperatures hover right around 32 degrees.
Earlier this week brought rain and the possibility of snow, especially in higher elevations around the valley. While Eugene and Springfield themselves avoided any real accumulation, nearby foothills had a better shot at seeing flakes as snow levels briefly dropped. In typical Oregon fashion, it was just cold enough to make people wonder — but not quite cold enough to turn the valley white.
Now, the bigger concern isn’t snow so much as frost and slick conditions. With daytime highs only climbing into the low to mid-40s, moisture on roads, sidewalks, and windshields doesn’t take long to freeze overnight. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas are especially prone to icy patches during the morning commute.
It’s the kind of cold that sneaks up on you — not dramatic, not headline-grabbing, but enough to make you regret skipping gloves or leaving the scraper in the garage. Pets, plants, and anyone heading out early will want an extra layer as these freezing mornings continue.
Looking ahead, the forecast suggests more of the same through the next few days: cold nights, chilly mornings, and classic January gray during the day. No major winter storm is looming right now, but winter has clearly checked in and plans to stick around for a bit.
In short, it’s time to bundle up. Eugene–Springfield may not be buried in snow, but the cold is very real — and it’s not done with us yet.
