Portland is gearing up for a sunny start to the week with a forecast of clear skies and a high of 69 degrees today. There's a slight north breeze out there, folks, ensuring it might feel just a bit brisker than the thermometer suggests. Tonight, the city's weather will take a turn toward cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 49 degrees, while winds coming from the north stay steady at 6 to 9 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

For those planning their Tuesday schedules, the NWS predicts the morning clouds will gradually clear up to give way to sunshine with a comfortable high near 75. You can expect to barely feel the north-northeast wind, which is forecast to flutter around 6 mph. As we roll into Tuesday night, the conditions will remain fairly stable, the temperature resembling a mild spring evening at about 46 degrees and those winds – they're going to decrease to go lightly on the city after midnight.

Midweek brings a partly sunny Wednesday, boasting a high near 66, just before things start to take a damp turn. A 20 percent chance of showers looms after 11 p.m. and carries through the rest of the week. A more substantial shift in the weather is on the horizon, with the NWS's prediction of steady showers beginning Thursday and an 80 percent chance of precipitation driving highs down to 56 degrees.

This wet pattern is set to hang around through the weekend, so it's time to reach back into the closet and grab the rain gear. We're in for cloudy skies and consistent showers with highs hovering in the high 50s to 60, and lows in the mid-40s. Covering to keep dry will become part of the daily routine for Portlanders, as nighttime conditions mirror the days, with those showers likely continuing through Sunday night.