Portland residents can expect a mix of sunny skies and increasing clouds today, with a notable presence of haze. The National Weather Service in Portland reports a mild 63°F in the early morning hours, which is anticipated to rise to a high near 83°F later today. "Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon," states the NWS forecast.
By tonight, the area will see increasing clouds with a low of around 59. The wind originates from the north at a pace of 5 to 10 mph. As we segue into the workweek, Monday will bring partly sunny skies with a high near 79 and light winds in the afternoon. The pattern of calm, then shifting winds seems to echo the city's mercurial mood as it transitions from summer to fall.
The forecast for Tuesday through Thursday includes mostly sunny days with temperatures gradually tapering to the low 70s midweek. However, Portlanders should gear up for wetter weather ahead, as there's a sizable 40 percent chance of rain kicking in Tuesday night. "Tuesday Night A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.," details the NWS bulletin.
Wednesday promises a higher likelihood of the wet stuff; with a 60 percent chance of rain likely before 5 pm, before giving way to a mix of occasional rain and showers into Wednesday night. Residents should keep umbrellas at the ready, as "Wednesday Rain likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%," per the NWS forecast. It seems, even the weather can't resist a bit of drama as it dances between sun and rain this week.
Looking ahead, the latter part of the week offers a slight reprieve from the impending showers with a slight chance of showers on Thursday, and partly sunny skies heading into the weekend. Temperatures are expected to hover in the high 60s to low 70s, with nighttime lows consistently around the mid-50s. Ready or not, fall seems poised to make its presence known in the Pacific Northwest, with its signature fusion of sun breaks and raindrops on the horizon.
