Portland residents can expect a wet start to the weekend with the National Weather Service predicting a 100% chance of rain later today. The overcast skies this morning will give way to showers before 10 a.m., transitioning into steady rain in the afternoon. Meteorologists have forecasted a high temperature near 50 degrees, accompanied by a south wind traveling 7 to 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. According to the National Weather Service, new precipitation amounts could range between a quarter and half of an inch.
Tonight, Portlanders should still carry their umbrellas as rain remains likely, mainly before 9 p.m. Afterwards, only a chance of showers is predicted after 10 p.m. The low temperature will hover around 46 degrees with those persistent south winds blowing 9 to 13 mph, and gusts could climb as high as 23 mph. "Chance of precipitation is 60%," with new precipitation amounts forecasted between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, the National Weather Service reports.
Moving into Sunday, showers are again likely before 1 p.m., then rain is expected to continue after 1 p.m. The city will not see much fluctuation in temperature, remaining steady around 50 degrees. Forecasters are mentioning a south wind traveling merely 5 to 7 mph. With a 70% chance, new precipitation could add another tenth to a quarter of an inch.
Sunday night stays the rainy course, with rain likely before 10 p.m. The cloud cover will persist, while the low temperature is set around 44 degrees. Bringing a gentle breeze, an east-southeast wind will blow 3 to 5 mph. According to the weather service, the chance of precipitation stands at 60%, and there could be new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
As we head into Monday, the weather is set to shift slightly. There's a 30 percent chance of showers before 10 a.m., but the day will clear up to be partly sunny with a high near 52. The east-northeast wind will stay mild at 3 to 6 mph. Come nighttime, the skies are expected to be mostly clear, with the temperature dipping down to around 38.
Looking toward the rest of the week, the forecast promises more pleasant conditions. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 49, while Wednesday and Thursday will also see partly to mostly sunny skies with highs hovering around the 50-degree mark. However, rain may return by Friday, with another chance of showers accompanying the mostly cloudy cover and a predicted high of 49 degrees. For the latest weather updates, Portland locals can stay informed by visiting the National Weather Service's website.
