Residents of Portland, Oregon, should keep their umbrellas close at hand as the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts a series of showers throughout the upcoming days. Today Portlanders can expect "a chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers after 2pm," with a mostly cloudy sky and a high hovering around 51 degrees, according to National Weather Service Portland. The chance of rain today stands at 40%, with new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
The wet conditions are set to intensify tonight, as showers are likely "mainly after 11pm." Portlanders should equally be prepared to quickly don their waterproof gear as the National Weather Service anticipates a 70% chance of precipitation, accompanied by a modest south southeast wind around 7 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch may be expected. Looking ahead, the forecast doesn't seem to dry up; Sunday promises even more showers with an 80% chance, which is ever so slightly less than the near certain 90% chance of rain predicted for Sunday night.
As the workweek commences, the National Weather Service advises that Monday will bring more showers, mainly before 4pm, with a high approaching 51 degrees and a steady southeast wind. The likelihood of rain on Monday is pegged at 80%, potentially leading to add to the accumulation of precipitation that the city is to experience over the next few days.
The showers appear to lighten up as the week progresses, with a 40 percent chance on Monday night, waning to a 20 percent chance by Tuesday. National Weather Service anticipates a break in the clouds with partly sunny skies by midweek, and showers only threaten to make a slight comeback in these forecasts during the nighttime hours. All eyes then turn to Thanksgiving Day, when family and friends might gather under "mostly sunny" skies, as the high is forecasted to rest near a cool 47 degrees. The evening of Thanksgiving is expected to be partly cloudy with a low around 34, offering a brisk conclusion to the holiday.
For those looking to plan their outings or commute times around the less inclement windows in the weather, keeping an eye on NWS updates will be crucial in a city that's no stranger to sporadic downpours. The full and detailed weather forecast is available on the National Weather Service Portland website, offering real-time information to aid Portlanders in navigating the rainy days ahead.
