Portland residents are in for a damp end to the year with a consistent pattern of rain forecasted for the coming days, according to the National Weather Service. Conditions overnight are expected to include rain with a low temperature of around 44 degrees and a south wind at about 7 mph. The chance of precipitation overnight stands at 80%.
The moist weather isn't slated to let up on Friday either. The National Weather Service predicts a "chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm" with high temperatures nearing 51 and south-southwest winds of 9 to 13 mph. Gusts may reach as high as 21 mph while the chance of rainfall is pegged at a stark 90%, with new precipitation amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. Detailed Forecast suggests that Friday night will continue with rain, mainly before 9pm.
The weekend forecast anticipates more showers on Saturday with a high near 52 and wind conditions similar to Friday's. A 90% probability of precipitation sets the stage for another wet day with less than a tenth of an inch of new rain expected. This pattern of rain is due to persist, with the National Weather Service predicting a 100% chance of precipitation for both Saturday night and all of Sunday.
Looking towards the new week, Monday might give Portlanders a slight reprieve with showers likely only before 10 am, while the evening may see just a slight chance of showers. However, the brief respite doesn't signal any significant change in weather, as Tuesday's forecast indicates mostly cloudy skies and a high near 46. Rain seems inevitable as we approach New Year's Day with the likelihood of precipitation continuing well into the midweek.
