Brace yourselves, Portlanders, for a decidedly damp start to the week as rainclouds stubbornly stake their claim over the city's skies. The National Weather Service's forecast is calling for showers likely today, mainly before 2 p.m., with a high creeping up to near 64 degrees. Don't bother to just look outside and guess—the Meteorologists are confident, predicting a solid 70% chance of rainfall, with southwest winds gusting at a moderate pace of 10 to 13 mph.
Tonight, don't expect the clouds to disperse; rather, prepare to possibly find yourself caught in a scatter of showers before 8 p.m., followed by a more consistent rain likely after 10 p.m. The NWS warns to stay ready for more wet conditions as they reported, "Cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible."
The NWS outlook doesn't brighten much for Tuesday, predicting more showers likely and mostly cloudy skies with a high near 67 degrees. Portlanders will feel the persistent pull of the south-southwest wind around 10 mph. However, residents can anticipate ease in the evening as there is a 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm, and the forecast finally leans towards partly cloudy with a low of around 50.
But all is not lost for those yearning for sunnier days. Patches of blue may just begin breaking through Wednesday's forecast, promising sunny conditions, with a high near 74 degrees. Looking forward to Thursday, the NWS projects clear skies with highs surging to near 83, continuing the upward trend towards a sizzling high near 90 on Friday. Don't pack those sunglasses away yet – the weekend is slated to bring more sun, with Saturday peaking at the same high temperature.
So keep your raincoats at the ready and hold onto the hope of warmer days, as Portland navigates this contrasting mix of weather patterns. For a more detailed overview of what to expect from the elements each day, visit the National Weather Service's website.
