The National Weather Service in Portland forecasts cloudy days with occasional rain leading up to Christmas. Expect a 40% chance of rain starting in the afternoon, with highs around 55°F. Light east winds will reach up to 6 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service.
As nighttime approaches, the chance of rain decreases to 30 percent, mainly before 7 p.m. Visibility will remain clear at 10 miles, with temperatures around 47°F. Winds will stay light from the east at 3 to 5 mph. Humidity will be high at 76 percent, and the dewpoint will be 43°F, as stated by the National Weather Service.
The weather forecast for the weekend shows rain starting after 4 a.m. on Friday night, with a 60% chance of precipitation and gusty winds reaching up to 21 mph. Rain will continue through Saturday with a 100% chance, and expected rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter inch. The wet conditions are likely to persist into Christmas Day, with temperatures reaching around 49°F, according to the National Weather Service.
