Portland residents can expect a variety of weather conditions over the coming days, with a shift from the current clear skies to likely rain, as per the National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon. The latest forecast indicates mostly sunny weather today with a high near 49 degrees and an east wind blowing at 10 to 13 mph.
Tonight, there's a 30 percent chance of rain, particularly after 3 a.m., with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to around 41 degrees. The wind is expected to calm down in the evening after blowing from the east-southeast at 5 to 7 mph. New precipitation amounts are predicted to be less than a tenth of an inch, as per the National Weather Service.
For Saturday, rain is on the menu with a 100% chance of precipitation and new amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible. The day will see a high near 50 degrees with light and variable winds turning south around 6 mph in the morning. Saturday night's forecast speaks of rain before 7 pm, then turning to showers later. Temperatures will hover around 42 degrees with south-southwest wind at 6 to 9 mph.
Continuing into Sunday, showers are mainly expected before 4 pm with a steady south-southwest wind around 7 mph. The likelihood of precipitation remains high at 90% with new precipitation amounts estimated again to be less than a tenth of an inch. The pattern of damp weather is projected to dwindle by Sunday night, ushering in a 20 percent chance of showers before 10 pm and patchy fog after 4 am. The forthcoming week starts with foggy conditions before 7 am on Monday, with the day gradually clearing up to reveal sunny skies and a high near 48 degrees.
