Portland residents commuting this morning faced reduced visibility due to a dense fog advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory warns of visibility less than one-quarter mile, which has the potential to affect various districts including the Willamette Valley, East Portland Metro, and Lane County Lowlands, among others. The National Weather Service suggests that the fog should lift by mid to late morning, hopefully alleviating the morning commute for many.
The dense fog advisory remains in effect until 11 AM PDT this morning, with visibility less than one-quarter mile in dense fog, making driving conditions hazardous. These conditions extend not just over Portland, but also throughout select regions in both Oregon and Washington. Drivers are advised to slow down, use headlights, and maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles. Pedestrians and cyclists are also urged to wear bright or reflective clothing to stand out in the low visibility.
For those with plans later in the day, the detailed forecast expects partly sunny skies, turning to full sunshine with a pleasant high near 72. Calm winds will shift to coming from the south around 5 mph in the afternoon. While a 30 percent chance of showers looms over tonight, the rest of the week looks to be a mixture of clear nights and sunny days with mild temperatures.
The variable conditions suggest rain gear and sunglasses both have their place in Portlanders' bags this week. After tonight's possible showers and Friday's cloudy start, the forecast predicts a stretch of mostly clear skies until next Tuesday when another slight chance of showers is expected.
