Portland residents, don’t put away those umbrellas just yet. Rain is set to drench the city once more, with a messy forecast that promises several wet days ahead. According to the National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon, the chance of precipitation is staggeringly high, with up to three-quarters of an inch of rainfall expected in some areas by the end of the week.
Thursday might tease with a momentary break, flaunting mostly sunny skies and a more agreeable high near 66 degrees. But residents looking forward to dry spells will be greeted by rain clouds looming over their weekend plans. North wind, always indecisive, will switch to south in the afternoon at about 6 mph. Thursday night will see increasing clouds, with a low of around 44 degrees, and a calm wind taking a turn from the south around 6 mph before settling down after midnight.
As the workweek draws to a close, the likelihood of showers increases. "Rain likely after 11am," the NWS forecast warns, heralding a less-than-ideal start to Friday. The city can expect mostly cloudy conditions with a high near 63 and new precipitation amounts ranking between a quarter and half an inch—certainly, enough to warrant keeping rain gear at hand. The evening will maintain the wet trend, predicting rain with a low of around 48 degrees and winds shifting in various directions throughout the night.
Don’t plan on any outdoor activities come Saturday—rain dominates the scene with a 90% chance of showers, while the temperatures will hover near a cooler 54 degrees. Even the night isn’t spared, as showers are likely to persist in the increasingly cloudy sky, obstructing any would-be star gazing with a low of around 45 degrees. The pattern of rain then continues into early next week, with forecasts calling for showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm come Monday, and more rain following on Tuesday.
The NWS cautions against letting the partly sunny interludes fool you—Wednesday still has a rain chance, even as highs might edge up near 60 degrees. In summary, Portland is set for a dreary stretch, with its residents grappling against an unyielding onslaught of spring showers. For those living in the Rose City, it seems that the familiar refrain of rain, rain, and more rain, remains the song of the hour.
