Portland residents, pack your umbrellas and rain boots. The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a forecast detailing a wet week ahead for the city, with showers and rain predicted to be a near-constant companion over the coming days. According to the NWS, there's a 70% chance of showers today, mainly before 2 p.m., with an expected high of 53 degrees and east winds turning south in the afternoon.
Tonight, rain is set to roll in after 8 p.m. with a low around 47 degrees, and the east northeast wind will likely reach speeds of 9 to 11 mph. The NWS states that the chance of precipitation is 100%, with new precipitation amounts between a half, and three-quarters of an inch possible. Portlanders should prepare for a breezy Friday, with a high near 56 and a south wind of 11 to 16 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph. The rain isn't expected to relent, maintaining a continuous presence.
The weekend's outlook isn't much drier. Saturday will see continued showers, with a high near 51 and south winds of 7 to 9 mph. Come Sunday, showers are likely before 4 p.m. followed by rain, with mostly cloudy skies and highs hovering around the 51-degree mark. As for the start of the next workweek, don't expect the clouds to clear up anytime soon. Monday will bring more showers and a high near 49.
As for Monday night, showers are likely, mainly before 10 p.m., with mostly cloudy conditions and lows around 41 degrees. For those counting on a break in the weather, Tuesday and Wednesday may offer some slight respite, with only a chance of showers and temperatures staying near 50 degrees. However, it's clear that Portland's immediate future is an aqueous one, with rainfall of some degree predicted for several days, as the city transitions deeper into the fall season.
