The Portland area continues to see its fair share of April showers, with the National Weather Service reporting a 90% chance of rain today and new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible, Portland residents should brace for a wet start to the week, the temperatures are expected to rise slightly over the course of the week, culminating in sunny highs in the 70s by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Following today's consistent showers, tonight the chance of rain drops to 50 percent, mainly before 8 p.m., offering a brief respite with lows dipping to around 38 degrees and the anticipation for a partly sunny Tuesday contrasts with the calm before another bout of showers, predicted to have a 30 percent chance of occurrence after 11 a.m., though it's expected to reach a relatively mild high near 57 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service.
As the week presses on, the National Weather Service anticipates more showers, particularly after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, with an 80% chance of precipitation and Thursday's forecast hinting at a 20 percent chance of showers, with snow levels rising from 2200 to 3000 feet during the afternoon, suggesting that elevations just outside of Portland might witness the late season dusting of snow.
Portland will see clearer skies starting Friday with a sunny day and a high near 65°F. Sunday will be warm and mostly sunny, reaching a comfortable 74°F, as per the National Weather Service. After the recent rain and cold, sunnier days are coming soon, offering a break from the damp weather.
