The National Weather Service in Portland is forecasting a wet start to the day with an 80% chance of rain after 2 p.m. and potential new precipitation amounts landing between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Despite the impending showers, temperatures are expected to reach a comfortable high near 66 degrees, with light winds shifting from south-southeast to southwest, occasionally gusting up to 22 miles per hour.
Tonight, the likelihood of rain drops to 30%, primarily before 7 p.m. The cloudy evening skies are predicted to clear up somewhat, as temperatures dip to a low around 45 degrees. Southwest winds will also decelerate, calming down after midnight, in an almost reluctant goodbye to the day's earlier bluster.
Looking forward to tomorrow, Portlanders can anticipate partly sunny skies with a high approaching 58. The weekend brings its own mix of conditions, as Saturday presents a 30% chance of showers after 11 a.m., a snow level rising from 2100 feet to 3000 feet in the afternoon, and a high near 57 degrees. The clear night will cool down to around 38.
Sunshine is expected to return in full force on Sunday, with highs pushing the mid-60s. The start of the work week continues with this pleasant pattern, exhibiting mostly sunny skies and even warmer highs near 71 on Monday. Tuesday's forecast promises similar warmth, although a slight chance of showers may show its face, as the lows settle around the mid-40s both nights.
As we reach the midweek mark, Wednesday's outlook foresees a continuance of slight shower chances, paired with partly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. This information is according to the latest weather update from the National Weather Service, giving Portland residents a comprehensive peek into the whims of the upcoming days.
