Portland is currently experiencing a series of showers with the National Weather Service forecasting more rain to come throughout the next week. Portland residents experienced wet streets this morning, with the NWS reporting an 80% chance of precipitation, mainly before 9 a.m. The latest update shows a temperature of 41°F, 75% humidity, and visibility at 8 miles.
As the evening sets in, Portland residents should anticipate a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1 a.m., followed by a more certain period of rain after 1 a.m. The NWS predicts a 60% chance of rain and a low temperature around 39°F. Although there's a calm wind now, it's projected to shift south around 5 mph after midnight.
Heading into Friday, the city is braced for more rain, with the NWS stating a 100% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Temperatures are expected to climb slightly, with a high near 48°F and an east southeast wind around 7 mph.
Consistent with this pattern, Friday night also promises rain with a low around 44°F. Windy conditions are anticipated, with a south southeast wind around 9 mph, and gusts could rise as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation continues to stand at an unyielding 100%, and Portland could see new precipitation amounts between a quarter, and half an inch.
The weekend forecast doesn't offer much reprieve, as the NWS details a scenario where Portland will face rain before 1 p.m. on Saturday, then shifting to showers afterward. A 90% chance of rain is projected with mild winds from the south at 8 mph, and gusts reaching up to 18 mph. Despite the drenching week, Sunday may provide some periodic sunshine with a 40 percent chance of showers before 10 am, according to a latest NWS forecast.
As for the start of the next workweek, Portland doesn't seem to catch a break from the persistent rain, with Monday likely bringing more showers, mainly after 10 a.m. The pattern of precipitation will continue well into the following days, maintaining a regular chance for showers and mostly cloudy skies.
