Portland, Oregon, often known for its unpredictable weather, is set to enjoy a brief respite from its typical rainy days. Portland residents can expect the overcast skies to give way to sunshine with today's high climbing to a pleasant 65 degrees. The calm wind is predicted to pick up slightly from the north-northwest as the afternoon progresses, according to the National Weather Service.
Evening temperatures will take only a modest dip, with the mercury hovering around 42 degrees tonight under mostly clear skies. North northwest winds of 5 to 7 mph are expected to taper off after midnight. The NWS forecast also promises sunshine extending into Monday with a peak temperature rising slightly higher near 69 degrees. On Monday night, it looks as though the stars will again be visible with a low settling near 45 degrees and a gentle north-northeast breeze, as per the National Weather Service.
The warming trend continues into Tuesday, with a high of 72 degrees under mostly sunny skies. However, the weather is set to take a downturn that night. Portlanders should brace for rain beginning after 11 p.m., with the chance of precipitation ramping up to 80 percent. The following days will bring more rain and the possibility of showers accompanied by lower temperatures—a stark contrast to the sunny days prior.
As we move toward the middle of the week, the weather takes an even chillier turn. "Rain before 11 a.m., then showers after 11 a.m., with Wednesday’s high reaching only 53 degrees., as reported by the National Weather Service. The chance of showers lingers through the night, and with the snow level anticipated to drop, there might be some mixed winter precipitation in areas with higher elevations. The latter part of the week will continue to be shower-prone, although daytime temperatures will hold in the mid-50s.
For those looking forward to the weekend, keep the umbrellas handy. Saturday is expected to present a chance of showers and partly sunny conditions with highs hovering around a modest 56 degrees. As typical of Portland's spring, the city's inhabitants will be shifting from sandals to rain boots and back again as the week unfolds.
