The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a forecast calling for rain to ease up before the morning's commute wraps, with precipitation ceasing around 9 a.m. today. This bout of early rain is expected to make way for clearer skies, with a high reaching near 69 degrees. According to the NWS update, the chance of rainfall today stands at a solid 90%, with new precipitation amounts ranging between a quarter to half an inch possible.
For those looking forward to drier conditions, the forecast anticipates the clouds will to slowly dissipate, giving way to a mostly clear tonight with a low hovering around 50 degrees. The winds, mostly from the north northwest at around 5 mph, will calm down as evening falls. Looking ahead into the workweek, Monday's conditions are slated to be sunny, with a high near 74 degrees and calm winds shifting north at about 6 mph in the afternoon.
Continuing the trend, the rest of the week promises a series of sunny days with only mild interruptions. Tuesday's weather should bring a high around 85 degrees, joined by a northeast breeze blowing lightly at 5 to 7 mph. As daylight wanes, the night is expected to remain clear, with a low of about 56 degrees.
For those planning outdoor activities, Wednesday and Thursday will likely not disappoint, offering more sunshine and high temperatures; Wednesday near 83 degrees and Thursday a slightly cooler high near 77. Evening conditions are to remain mostly clear, with lows comfortably sitting in the mid-50s. The NWS forecasts suggest that the good weather is gonna persist through to Friday with another sunny day and highs continuing in the mid-70s.
Changes, however, may be on the horizon as the weekend approaches. Saturday introduces a slight chance of showers on an otherwise partly sunny day, with high temperatures expected to stay near 75 degrees. While the forecast at this time doesn't promise a complete washout, those with weekend plans may want to keep an eye on the skies.
