As the wind stood still this morning in Portland, the city woke up to an overcast sky with temperatures lingering at a cool 49°F. According to the latest update from the National Weather Service, the city can expect skies to clear up later in the day with temperatures potentially climbing to a comfortable 77°F. For those who left their houses early, the dreary start might have felt misleading, but clearer skies are on the horizon.
Now, you might want to hold off on washing the car just yet. The forecast provided by National Weather Service, Portland OR, indicates a mixed bag for the week. While tonight's forecast suggests partly cloudy skies with a low around 51°, don't let the calm north northwest wind at around 5 mph fool you into thinking it's all sunshine and rainbows ahead. The weather's expected to stay mostly sunny through Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 70s, but then there’s a 20 percent chance of showers come Tuesday night.
The rest of the week looks to play host to a series of potentially damp events. A 20 percent chance of showers continues into Wednesday morning with partly sunny skies and a high nearing 77°F. If you were hoping for a clear sky for Juneteenth celebrations, the outlook seems mostly sunny with temperatures hovering around 75°F, a small but welcome grace period. By Thursday night, however, the showers appear to make a slight comeback, setting a more certain wet tone for the Friday forecast which predicts a likely scenario of showers and a noticeable dip in temperature to about 67°F.
The weekend also doesn't promise much relief for the rain-wary. The likelihood of showers persists through Saturday. We're looking at a continuation of mostly cloudy skies and another decrease in warmth, with high temperatures dropping to around 65°F. So for those making plans, whether it’s a weekend hike or a picnic in one of Portland's lush parks, it's advisable to have a Plan B, or at least pack an umbrella. The showers won't necessarily be the city-wide soakers that inspire an involuntary chorus of groans, but they could put a damper on any outdoor activities if you're not prepared.
