After a brief dry spell, Portland is once again pulling out the umbrellas, as the city faces another string of wet days ahead. As per the latest update from the National Weather Service in Portland, an 80% chance of showers is expected today with a high near 52 degrees. In typical Portland fashion, residents are advised to brace themselves for a soggy end to December. The NWS reports, "Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 52. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph."
As we head into the evening, the likelihood of rain is pegged at 100%, with precipitation amounts to quickly escalate, reaching between a quarter and half an inch. Portlanders have come to expect, yet to never quite grow fully accustomed to, these consistent downpours—something that both defines and, at times, defies living in this green city. "Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 43. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening," NWS details.
The grey skies continue into Sunday with rain before 10am followed by showers and a high nearing 48 degrees. In a constant battle against the damp, locals are reminded to keep their gear handy for what's on tap—a total 100% chance of precipitation, gusts up to 20 mph, and new rainfall amounts that warrant waterproof boots and a sturdy jacket. "Light and variable wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon," notes the NWS forecast.
Skies won't clear up as we move into next week, with showers likely on Monday, especially before 10am, and a continuous streak of cloudy days and likely rain, marking the onset of the New Year. Portlanders are to well prepare to kick off 2025 with the familiar sound of raindrops pattering against windows as they ring in a hopeful, yet drenched, January 1st. "Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48," previews the NWS outlook for New Year's Day.
