The weather in Portland, Oregon is shaping up to be a typical medley of spring rain and clouds, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Portland. The city, which started the day overcast at a cool 43°F with humidity hovering around 86%, is bracing for a significant amount of rainfall throughout the week.
Today, there's a slight chance of showers before 11 a.m., but the main event—rain, and potentially a lot of it—is expected mainly after 11 a.m. The NWS Portland forecasts a high near 48 degrees with a south breeze blowing at 9 to 15 mph. Gusts could reach as high as 20 mph, and "Chance of precipitation is 90%," with new precipitation amounts falling between a tenth and quarter of an inch. The familiar chill will linger with wind chill values considering at 38°F.
Those hoping for a reprieve tonight will be disappointed, as rain continues to dominate the forecast, mainly before 5 a.m., followed by showers afterward. The temperature will hold steady around 46, with a south wind pressing at speeds of 15 to 18 mph, and gusts potentially topping off at 24 mph. Again, the chance of precipitation is a formidable 90%, with new rainfall amounts ranging between a quarter and half an inch.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, showers will persist with temperatures steady at around 46 degrees. The south-southwest wind will remain impactful, blowing at 14 to 16 mph. Gusts could rise up to 21 mph, maintaining a pattern of wet and blustery conditions. Precipitation chances stand high at 90%, with more new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
For the rest of the week, while the chance of showers drops to 50% Tuesday night, the NWS forecasts that showers may linger before 11 p.m. Then, a series of cloudy days will precede a mostly sunny Thursday, signaling a brief respite with a high near 53. The outlook for the weekend appears more promising, with a sunny Saturday and temperatures soaring to near 65 degrees.
Portlanders are no strangers to the rain, but the stretch ahead might test even the most seasoned raincoat-clad resident’s patience. As always, the NWS encourages individuals to stay updated on the latest weather developments and plan accordingly for what seems to be an inevitably damp week ahead in the City of Roses.
