The weather forecast for Portland, as reported by the National Weather Service, indicates a mixed bag of precipitation over the coming week. Rain and snow showers are expected today, tapering off by early evening, with the snow level hovering around 700 feet and a high temperature near 42 degrees. Winds are expected to be from the south-southwest at 5 to 9 mph, gusting as high as 18 mph, with a 90% chance of precipitation but little to no snow accumulation. The National Weather Service updated this information to the public earlier this morning, confirming the likelihood of less-than-ideal conditions for those not fond of winter's lingering embrace.
Tonight's forecast suggests a continuation of snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 10 p.m., and a drop in temperatures to around 31 degrees. The south wind is predicted to be mild at 3 to 6 mph, and the chance of precipitation holds steady at 60%. Unfortunately, new snow accumulation is still expected to be minuscule, with less than a half inch possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking forward to Monday, the pattern of precipitation persists with snow showers before 1 p.m., then a potential mix with rain showers into the afternoon. The maximum temperature will once again gravitate near the 41-degree mark, with light winds shifting from calm to south-southwest around 5 mph after midday. The chance of rain or snow is consistent, pegged at 60%, but with new snow accumulation forecast to be less than a half inch.
The prediction for Tuesday sees little change, with a high chance of snow showers before 1 p.m., transitioning to a mix of rain and snow showers. Cloud cover remains mostly constant, and temperatures are expected to peak near 40 degrees. The east-southeast wind, moving at a gentle 3 to 6 mph speed, brings with it a 60% chance of precipitation; though the snowfall amounts projected are similarly unimpressive, under a half inch. Similarly, over the next several days, residents can expect repeated bouts of snow showers, with the likelihood of mixed rain as the week wears on, culminating in more pronounced chances of rain and snow showers by Friday and Saturday.
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