The National Weather Service in Portland anticipates showers chiefly between noon and 4 p.m. today, adding to the already damp ambiance of the city. A 70% chance of precipitation brings a potential mix of rain with amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. As the afternoon rolls in, patchy fog is expected to shroud Portland after 3 p.m., bringing visibility issues to some areas, though most of the city will remain under mostly cloudy skies with highs reaching near 53 degrees.
The evening promises a retreat from the rain, ushering in areas of fog, and a calm wind. Keeping with the overcast theme, temperatures are forecasted to dip to around 41 degrees. Despite the likelihood of foggy conditions early Wednesday morning, the NWS predicts that the sun will break through, climbing to an agreeable 56 degrees with light northeastern winds picking up in the afternoon.
The trend for clearer skies will seemingly continue into Thursday night, providing a partly cloudy reprieve and a low near 42. However, Friday signals the return of rain, primarily after 4 p.m., with a high near 56 and a 60% chance of precipitation. This rainy pattern appears set to carry through the weekend, with showers intensifying into Saturday and persisting into Sunday.
Heading into the early part of next week, the expectation is for a mostly cloudy Sunday night followed by rain and highs hovering around 47 degrees. On Veterans Day, the somber cloud cover remains steadfast with showers throughout the day and highs peaking near 52. These conditions set a reflective tone for those commemorating the service of veterans,, making for a potentially introspective holiday in the presence of continual showers.
