Portland residents should prepare for a week filled with rain and chilly temperatures, as the National Weather Service (NWS) anticipates persistent precipitation through Christmas and beyond. The forecast, issued early this morning, projects a 100% chance of rain today, starting mainly after 10 am, with new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. The high is expected to be near 52°F with a light east-southeast wind.
Tonight, showers are likely, mainly before 1 am, accompanied by patchy fog set to develop after 1 am. A southwest breeze around 7 mph will persist, and the temperature is expected to dip to around 45°F. The chance of precipitation stands at 80%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch forecasted according to NWS.
The outlook for Monday indicates rain after 4 pm, with a high again near 53°F. Though winds are expected to be light and variable in the morning, they will shift to east northeast around 6 mph later in the day. The rain will continue into Monday night, with the south wind picking up to 7 to 9 mph, and gusts that could reach as high as 23 mph. NWS warns of another 100% chance of precipitation with significant amounts likely.
Heading into Tuesday and the rest of the week, Portlanders can expect showers, mainly before 4 pm, with a high hovering around 52°F. Heading into Tuesday night, the chance of showers lingers before potential rain after 4 am. As Christmas Day approaches, the forecast does not bring tidings of bright weather, but rather imminent rain, mainly after 10 am, with a high near 49°F and a 90% probability of showers.
Consistent wet conditions are predicted to remain throughout the week, with Wednesday and Thursday continuing the trend, featuring cloudy skies and ongoing rain. Temperatures are anticipated to stay in the low 50s, providing little relief from the dampness. For Portlanders longing for a dry spell, the extended forecast holds no promises, as NWS extends the rain outlook through the following Saturday.
