The National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon, is forecasting a sunny and bright start to the weekend, with a high near a pleasant 75 degrees today. As the night falls, the skies will remain mostly clear, giving way to patchy fog in the early hours after 5 a.m., as temperatures dip to a low around 53. "Calm wind" is the phrase of the day, expected to continue flowing gently through Sunday, which also promises sunshine and similar high temperatures, as per the NWS forecast.
But an aleatory shift is on the horizon for Columbus Day. Meteorologists anticipate a 40 percent chance of rain beginning mainly after 11 a.m., which suggests you might want to hold onto your rain gear if you're planning outdoor activities. While the day will start off partly sunny with a high near 69, the wind will shift to come from the south around 5 mph. In contrast, Monday night increases the odds of precipitation to a 50 percent chance of rain before 11 p.m., accompanied by patchy fog that could roll in after 10 p.m.
For those looking ahead to the week's schedule, Tuesday continues the trend with a cloudy backdrop and a 50 percent chance of rain after 11 in the morning, reaching a high near 66. The rainfall is set to intensify by Tuesday night, with steady rain marking the forecast, dipping temperatures to a low around 55.
Midweek, Portland residents should remain prepared for persistent wetness with rain projected throughout the day on Wednesday, and a high chill settling in at near 61. Moreover, the National Weather Service warns of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 p.m. on Wednesday night, followed by more rain after the clock ticks past 11, while the temperature hovers around 48 degrees. Considering Thursday's outlook, it's more of the rainy same, with cloudy skies and the mercury rising only to 57 degrees.
Looking into the latter part of the week, Portlanders may catch a brief respite from the thunderstorm. Yet, the likelihood of rain continues. Thursday night's forecast by the NWS includes a "rain likely" badge, with lows around a brisk 46 degrees. Wrapping up the week, Friday's forecast leaves us with a chance of more rain, under mostly cloudy conditions, and a peak temperature close to 58 degrees.
Detailed weather updates and forecasts can be found on the National Weather Service website.
