Portland residents, grab your umbrellas and brace for a damp week as rain showers sweep across the city. The National Weather Service predicts consistent wet weather, with an 80% chance of precipitation today and a cocktail of cloudy skies and sporadic rainfall over the next few days. Today's outlook includes rain likely before 2 pm followed by showers into the early evening, with temperatures hovering near a mild 64 degrees.
As the evening rolls in, there's a 30% shot that showers will hang around before 7 pm, ultimately giving way to primarily cloudy conditions and a low of around 47 degrees, the NWS details. Humidity stands at 67%, and though the wind is currently still, it's expected to pick up slightly from the west at 5 to 7 mph this afternoon. While residents can enjoy a brief respite from the rain tonight, wet conditions are expected to return Wednesday with a 50% chance of showers in the forecast.
According to the National Weather Service's latest update, Wednesday will offer only a slight break in the clouds with partly sunny skies anticipated, and a high near 66 degrees. Light breeze from the west at 3 to 5 mph will offer little comfort against the dampness of another predictably showery Pacific Northwest day.
Looking ahead, Thursday promises the most inviting conditions of the week, mostly sunny with a peak at a comfortable 71 degrees. The clear night will follow suit with a low of around 47, but don't let the respite fool you. The roller coaster of precipitation returns on Friday, with mostly sunny skies during the day, and increasing cloudiness by night time. The weekend will bring with it, a slight chance of rain and highs persistently around the low 70s. However, Sunday night ramps up the likelihood of showers yet again, setting the stage for a potentially soggy start to the following week.
