The skies above Portland show their transitional September mood, offering a break in the clouds before another bout of showers. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Portland reports an overcast environment with current temperatures at a cool 61°F (16°C), and visibility stands clear at 10 miles. After a cloudy start, the day is expected to bring a dose of sun, with forecasts predicting a high near 75°F, and a shift towards lighter north northwest winds.
As the sun sets, Portlanders should anticipate a gradual cloud increase with tonight's temperature settling around a calming 57°F. The light breeze will persist through an otherwise still evening. As we head into the weekend, Saturday maintains the same calm character, gradually shaking off its cloudy blanket to reveal warmer sunny heights at a high approaching 79°F, though the serene spell is bound to be broken as the chance of showers creeps in after 11 pm, according to NWS.
Come Sunday, residents should brace for wetter weather; showers and potential thunderstorms are on the horizon after 11 am, with the promise of 80% precipitation—equating to rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, maybe even more during thunderstorms, the NWS notes. The unsettled weather will not outstay its welcome, however, with showers likely dissipating before the subsequent nightfall, leaving behind a mostly cloudy sky and a low near a comfortable 55°F.
Portland will start the week with partly sunny skies on Monday, followed by a warm Tuesday with highs near 84°F and overnight lows around 58°F. The sunshine continues into Wednesday, with highs around 78°F, though evening showers are possible. By Thursday, skies should clear again, bringing a pleasant high near 74°F, as per the NWS.
