Portlanders, it appears that the city will be graced with a series of sunny days, according to the National Weather Service. The city woke up to a clear sky and a refreshing 50°F this morning, with a comfortable high of 79°F expected later in the day. The weather agency has indicated a calm wind keeping things quite pleasant for anyone planning to spend their day outdoors.
The evening is set to follow suit with mostly clear conditions and a drop to a mild 52°F. However, there seems to be a slight change peeking over the horizon. Heading into Sunday, the NWS predicts mostly sunny skies again with a high near 75°F, but with a calm wind that will pick up to a south-southwest breeze come afternoon.
For those planning their Memorial Day outings, you'll want to pack an umbrella alongside your picnic baskets. There's a 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am, but the afternoon should bring partly sunny skies and a high around 71°F. The south of tranquility may not last into the evening, with an expected low around 49°F.
As the week progresses, those sunglasses will be an essential item once again. The forecast promises a return to the warmth with a mostly sunny Tuesday and a high reaching up to 79°F. Wednesday is set to turn up the heat, quite literally, boasting a high near a scorching 92°F under sunny skies. Despite a "slight chance of showers" on Thursday, the city is expected to enjoy another mostly sunny day with a high near 82°F. A serene week as we approach the weekend, with Friday promising sunny conditions and the mercury rising to a toasty 87°F.
The National Weather Service provides up-to-the-minute weather information and detailed forecasts online. For the latest updates on the weather in Portland, visit their website at NWS Portland.
