Fog has become a near-constant companion for Portlanders this week, but the misty veil is set to lift occasionally, allowing the city brief moments of clarity and the promise of partly sunny skies. As per the latest from the National Weather Service, the city woke up to a foggy morning today, with patches expected to persist until the early afternoon. However, those looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday can anticipate respite from the grey with periods of sun peeping through.
The forecast suggests temperatures will hover in the mid-40s, with today reaching a high near 48 degrees. Portland's evenings, on the other hand, will be met with patchy fog rolling back in before 7 pm, dispersing for a time, then settling again after 11 pm. Residents can expect either a frosting or a fogging as the NWS puts it, with patchy frost predicted between 2 am and 3 am and the low settling around a chilly 35 degrees.
Portland's Thanksgiving day remains shrouded in early morning fog before giving way to partly sunny conditions and a high near 46, providing a calm backdrop for holiday festivities. Come evening, the fog will likely return, sandwiched between periods of mostly cloudy skies and potential frost after 10 pm. For those venturing out for Black Friday deals, the morning may present visibility challenges with fog expected to linger until 1 pm.
Looking ahead, the weekend continues the pattern with patchy morning fog tapering off to partly sunny afternoons. Daytime temperatures are poised to stay consistent, with highs near 45, while nightly lows will dip to the low 30s. Those planning outdoor activities can rely on mostly sunny days early next week, with Monday's high reaching near 47 and Tuesday even warmer at near 50, according to a detailed forecast on the National Weather Service.
