The mood of Portland skies as captured by the National Weather Service this morning points to an overcast daybreak, with the city enveloped in a cool 45°F fog and the air dense with 93% humidity. But, the NWS forecast suggests a change is on its way for Portlanders who might still be yearning for a touch of autumn's crispness. After a mostly cloudy morning, the city is expected to see gradual clearing with highs near 57°F, and the merest whisper of a Northeast wind easing in at 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight's renewal brings a clear sky, as temperatures are anticipated to dip to around 41°F, with only a mild North northeast wind breezing by at 3 to 5 mph. It's a brief pivot to the bright side before the region succumbs again to a cycle of rain typical of Pacific Northwest's fall. The city should soak in sunshine once more on Thursday, with an expected high of nearly 59°F and light winds barely tousling the tranquility.
Plans for the weekend might warrant a waterproof contingency with Friday introducing a slim chance of rain in the late afternoon. The 10 percent chance of precipitation after 4 p.m. climbs steadily into the night, turning into a 60 percent likelihood of rain after 10 p.m. Transitioning into Saturday, the rain seems almost certain, with a dampening 90% chance of showers and a predicted high hovering close to 56°F.
Veterans Day and the days following look to be consistently dreary, giving Portland a thorough soaking. Sunday is expected to steadfastly drizzle, sky muted to a continuous grey, the high stalling at about 54°F. The persistent theme of rain casts a long shadow over the early part of the week, with daily showers and highs stubbornly lodged near the mid-50s. Indeed, as the forecast indicates, Portland's upcoming weather may well be as predictable as the tides, a steady cadence of rainfall keeping beat over the city’s November days.
