Portland residents should keep their raincoats at the ready, as the National Weather Service is forecasting a rollercoaster of showers and possible thunderstorms in the coming week. As of early this morning, the city is looking at overcast skies with a cool 46°F, coupled with a humidity level sitting pretty at 75%. According to the official forecast, Portlanders can look to expect a chance of showers before 2 pm today, followed by showers again likely perhaps a thunderstorm between 2 pm and 3 pm. The likelihood of rain doesn't stop there; post-3 pm, more showers and thunderstorms could be brewing. A mostly cloudy day with a high nearing 54 degrees and a south wind around 9 mph, keeps things brisk and damp.
Tonight, the possibility of showers and thunderstorms will gradually decrease before tapering off, but only after potentially dishing out a parting gift of rain before 8 pm. The sky will remain mostly cloudy as temperatures dip to a low of about 42, with south winds continuing to gust between 6 to 8 mph. As we head into Monday, don't put away the umbrellas just yet; there’s a 50 percent chance of rain clouding over the day. Blustery conditions are anticipated to ramp up with south winds reaching between 9 to 14 mph and gusts potentially hitting the 20 mph mark.
Monday night is shaping up to be wet, with rain expected and lows hovering around 48 degrees, paired with heftier south winds around 17 mph, and gusts that could peak at 24 mph. Looking further ahead, Tuesday is set to offer up showers, mainly before 11 am, and once again thrust up against mostly cloudy conditions with highs inching up to about 56. The week's weather pattern is insistent, with inconsistent bursts of precipitation, as Wednesday opens a window to a partly sunny day, later closing into a mostly cloudy night with temperatures remaining steady.
According to the NWS, Thursday invites a chance of showers post-11 am, with clouds looming large and a high of approximately 58 degrees. Showers are more than just a chance by Thursday night and likely well into the night. Heading into Friday, Portlanders might catch a glimpse of sunshine amidst the chance of more showers, with a modest high near 52. The weekend keeps the unsettled trend, presenting a mixed bag of showers and partly sunny skies, hovering around the low 50s for highs. For further details on the week's weather, Portland locals can turn to the full forecast provided by the National Weather Service on their website.
