Portland residents are facing a wet weekend ahead, with the National Weather Service reporting an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm today, primarily before 5:00 P.M. The high is expected to be around 66 degrees, and though the winds are forecasted to be a moderate southwest breeze at 7 to 10 mph, gusts could reach up to 18 mph, and those heading out should prepare for unpredictable bursts of stronger winds. NWS Portland advises locals to expect new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except potentially higher in thunderstorms.

The skies will begin to clear somewhat tonight with the chance of rain and thunderstorms dropping to 40 percent before 8:00 P.M. and then tapering off to just a slight chance of showers between 8:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M., the lows are forecast to be around 47 degrees, and as the tumultuous weather system passes, a calming trend is expected with a west wind of 5 to 7 mph settling in for the evening. Looking ahead, the weather seems to stabilize somewhat on Sunday with a 40 percent chance of showers after 11:00 A.M. and the day becoming partly sunny with temperatures reaching a high near 67 degrees. Light winds are anticipated to weave through the region, starting calm and then shifting to the northwest at around 6 mph.

Those planning their week may be happy to hear that Monday’s weather continues the trend towards clear skies with only a 20 percent chance of showers after 11:00 A.M. while partly sunny conditions prevail and a high of approximately 68 degrees. By Monday night the forecast predicts partly cloudy skies with a low around 49 degrees, offering a silver-lined start to the week ahead. Tuesday is expected to welcome a full return of the sun, shining down on Portland with a high of a pleasant 77 degrees and continuing into a mostly clear night with a low of around 53 degrees.

For those looking ahead to the Juneteenth holiday, the city is set to bask in sunny and warm conditions with a high near 85 degrees offering an inviting climate for the commemorations and festivities, as the holiday will see Portland shine brightly beneath the Oregon sky. The rest of the week follows suit, with clear nights and sunny days extending into Thursday and Friday where highs are expected to climb to the mid-80s, providing nothing if not consistent evidence of summer's steadfast arrival in the Pacific Northwest.