As Washington's Birthday rolls in, Portlanders can anticipate a damp celebration with a 40 percent chance of rain predicted to start late in the afternoon. Partly sunny skies will give way to overcast conditions and a high near 53 degrees, while east winds blow at a mild 8 to 11 mph, according to the National Weather Service Portland.
For those enjoying the evening, rain is likely to set in after 9 pm, bringing with it a chilly low of around 41 degrees. While the east wind is expected to settle down to 3 to 8 mph, the chance of precipitation ramps up to 70 percent, possibly introducing new rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
The wet weather is expected to continue into Tuesday, with rain likely and mostly cloudy skies hanging overhead. Temperatures are forecasted to rise slightly with a high near 57 degrees, while the south wind increases, picking up at 6 to 14 mph and gusting as high as 21 mph. Precipitation odds stand firm at 60%, with less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall anticipated.
Come Tuesday night, residents should keep their umbrellas at hand as rain is again likely. The cloudy skies will bring a low of around 44 degrees. Southeast winds will blow at a gentle 7 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation lingers at 60%, making for a potentially soggy night with additional rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Moving into midweek, Wednesday promises more precipitation, with rain mainly expected before 4 pm. A high near 53 degrees will accompany the showers, while the south wind continues at 9 to 13 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. NWS Portland Oregon underscores an 80 percent chance of rain, forecasting new precipitation amounts in the same range as earlier in the week.
Though the chance of rain decreases to 40 percent before 10 pm on Wednesday, the break in the weather is brief. Mostly cloudy conditions with a low of around 41 are on the horizon, offering a hint of reprieve from the rain. The weather outlook improves as the week progresses, with mostly sunny skies expected by Thursday and a pleasant high near 57 degrees anticipated for the day.
The forecast for the coming weekend suggests that Portland residents can look forward to drier times, with mostly sunny conditions on Friday and a high around 59 degrees. Clear skies will likely continue into Saturday, offering a sunny day with a high near 58 degrees. However, by Sunday, the chance of rain looms once again, capping off the week with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 53.
