Portlanders, brace yourselves for a mixed bag of weather ahead, with scattered showers giving way to a sun-drenched weekend. The National Weather Service in Portland predicts a 50% chance of rain today, but don't stash away those sunglasses just yet—sunshine is on the horizon.

According to the latest forecast, the city will see scattered showers between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. today, while tonight will be partly cloudy, dipping to a low of around 39 degrees. Worry not, as Wednesday brings partly sunny skies, then gradually clears up, reaching a high near 67. As for the wind, it's calm now, but hold onto your hats—the forecast suggests gusts as high as 20 mph come Thursday.

It's not just a brief respite either, with the mercury set to soar by the week's end. Thursday's forecast is pure sunshine with temperatures climbing to a high near 82, while Friday's high is predicted to sizzle at 91 degrees. If you've got plans this weekend, the weather gods are smiling down with unadulterated, cloudless skies forecast for both Saturday and Sunday.

Even the night dwellers get a piece of the meteorological pie. Evening temps throughout the week are set to be just as pleasant, with lows settling comfortably in the 50s, a stark contrast to today's wind chill of 43 degrees. The days ahead are shaping up to be nothing short of spectacular for residents and visitors alike – bright skies, warm days, and crisp evenings.