As Portlanders settle in for the final days of the year, the National Weather Service in Portland has forecasted a steady stream of precipitation as the city transitions into 2025. Today's rain, mainly before 10 a.m., will turn into showers in the afternoon, with a high near 49 degrees, according to the recent NWS update. Residents should prepare for a 100% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts expected to range between a quarter and half an inch.
The overcast and drizzly conditions are set to persist, with tonight's forecast predicting more showers, primarily before 1 a.m., and temperatures holding steady around 42 degrees. While a 90% chance of precipitation looks inevitable, meteorologists expect less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall. These showers are likely to extend into tomorrow with a 70% chance of precipitation before clearing up slightly in the evening.
The brief reprieve will see a drop to a 20% chance of showers before 10 p.m. tomorrow night. However, as Tuesday approaches, so does the rain, likely after 4 p.m., with the chance of precipitation rising to 60%. Following a low around 40 degrees on Tuesday night, Portland residents should brace for another round of rain, which the NWS describes as likely.
Settling into the New Year with waterproof gear might be a prudent resolution, given that rain is forecasted for New Year's Day with a high near 48 degrees and an 80% chance of precipitation. A wet pattern is gripping the city, showing no signs of letting up, leading to a week resonating with the pitter-patter of raindrops against window panes. Each day, from Wednesday night through to the following weekend, heralds more rain and showers, with day time highs hovering close to the 50-degree mark and nighttime lows in the mid-40s.
