Portland residents can expect a change in the weather this week, with an increasing likelihood of rain as we move further into the month. According to the latest National Weather Service report, today's clear skies are to become mostly cloudy by the afternoon, with highs approaching a pleasant 60 degrees. Calm winds are on the menu, shifting from east southeast to a still hush as the morning progresses.
This evening's forecast indicates a 30 percent chance of rain, starting after 4am. The calm conditions are expected to persist, providing a backdrop of mostly cloudy skies with temperatures dropping to a low around 45. Saturday continues the trend, with rain likely mainly after 10am. The chance of precipitation climbs to 60%, although new rainfall amounts are anticipated to be less than a tenth of an inch.
The pattern of drizzle and downpour is set to stay with us through the coming days. Saturday night's predictions show a 70% chance of rain, mainly before 10pm, with new precipitation also amounting to less than a tenth of an inch. The story is similar for Sunday, with rain likely after 10 in the morning, and the probability pegged at 70% once again.
Sunday evening will unquestionably bring more rain, with increased certainty to a full 100%. Veterans Day forecasts are definite–rain before 10am, then showers and a possible thunderstorm post-10am, maintaining a high near 54 degrees. The NWS outlook extends this wet weather trend into midweek, emphasizing consistent rain and cloudy conditions through Thursday. Nighttime temperatures will hover around 48 degrees, offering little relief from the dampness of the days.
With this kind of weather on the horizon, Portlanders are reminded to keep their umbrellas close and their rain boots at the ready. It's that time of the year again when the Pacific Northwest lives up to its reputation, drenching the city in its signature grayscale. Residents are advised to plan for potentially slick roads and the usual travel snarls associated with such conditions.
