The city of Portland is enveloped in mist this morning, with the mercury lingering at 37°F and visibility cut to three quarters of a mile as reported by the National Weather Service. Portlanders are experiencing its embrace, a thick blanket foreshadowing a partly sunny day with the temperatures projected to peak near 42°F. Despite a foggy start, calm winds are expected with no significant gusts anticipated throughout the day.
Tonight, the clouds are parting ways to offer a partly cloudy evening, and as the night deepens, so will the chill with forecasts predicting a low around 26 °F. Calmness prevails again with wind speeds barely brushing past stillness, promising a silent and serene end to the day. Residents can look forward to an unobstructed view of starry skies, albeit through crisp cold air that demands the warmth of layered clothing or indoor retreats.
The National Weather Service continues to chart the course of the week with a sunny forecast for Monday, as the high pressure system holds firm. The high is again expected to near 42°F, with calm winds making a gentle northeast turn come morning. As we settle into Monday night, predicted mostly clear conditions paired with an approximate low of 24°F, might tempt residents to indulge in late-night stargazing or an evening stroll.
By Tuesday, Portland is braced to bask under sunlit skies, though the northeasterly winds persist, ranging between 6 to 8 mph. The daytime temperature is expected to hold steady near 39°F, recalling the wisp of autumnal crispness rather than winter's deep freeze. Tuesday night's forecast speaks of mostly clear conditions again, setting the stage for temperatures to stoop near 22°F, a gentle reminder that Spring's warmth is yet on the horizon.
Midweek plans should factor in an increase in cloud cover by Wednesday night as the city anticipates the possibility of snow after the wee hours. With the Snow levels maintaining elevation, Thursday's daylight may bring rain sprinkled with snow and potentially freezing rain before hitting the 10 am mark. The weekly weather narrative crescendos into Friday and Saturday, detailing a likelihood of rain amid a backdrop of mostly cloudy skies and higher snow levels as the temperatures climb modestly.
