Portland starts the day with dense fog, reducing visibility to a quarter mile and a wind chill of 28 degrees. Frost and 92% humidity dominate the morning, but sunshine is expected later, with a high near 48 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Light winds will help clear the frost as the day progresses.
As the day unfolds, Portlanders should prepare for the nighttime clear skies and a low temperature hovering around 34 degrees, with a north-northwest wind shifting south-southeast after midnight. Wednesday promises more sunshine in Portland, with highs near 49 degrees, as detailed by the National Weather Service. Enjoy the clear conditions while they last, as rain chances increase to 30% by Thursday, signaling a potentially wetter end to the week.
Moving toward Thursday night, rain probabilities linger at 20 percent, with predominately cloudy skies setting in and a low of around 42 degrees. Friday amps up the chance of rain to 30 percent, forecasting a mostly cloudy sky yet again but with slightly warmer temperatures cresting at 54 degrees. Rain is expected to intensify by Friday night, so be prepared with umbrellas for any evening plans.
The weekend in Portland will reflect its classic damp winters. Saturday brings steady rain, continuing into the night, with temperatures holding in the mid-50s. Sunday offers a mix of rain and partial sunshine, with a high near 50 degrees. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and lows around 38 degrees. Monday provides a brief break with partly sunny skies, though rain remains possible, and highs near 48 degrees, as noted by the NWS.
