Portland residents, grab your umbrellas and expect to splash through puddles for the next several days, as forecasters predict a steady stream of showers accented by a possible thunderous interlude on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon, showers are likely overnight with a 60% chance of precipitation and a persistent cloud cover, maintaining a drizzly vibe with a low around 49 degrees.
Saturday's outlook isn't promising for outdoor activities, with showers expected mainly after 1 p.m., and a high near 59 degrees, so the city will indeed feel the splash of autumn while a mild south wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph adds a moist embrace, the chance of precipitation stands high at 90%. A wet Saturday night follows suit with showers likely before 10 pm, then a chance of showers after 11 pm, watch for increasing clouds and a low hanging around 49 degrees, while the southwest wind continues its languid caress at 6 to 8 mph and a similar 60% likelihood of rain.
Sunday brings a certainty of showers, and don't be surprised if the skies crackle with thunder after 11 a.m., as forecasters peg the chance of precipitation at 100% with temperatures peaking near 55 degrees. New rainy contributions are expected between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, but don't rule out greater amounts if thunderstorms decide to join the party.
As we roll into Sunday night, the showers are expected to linger, with a low dipping to around 46 degrees and what calm wind remains will shift from south southwest around 6 mph becoming calmer in the evening, yet those looking for a silver lining might take solace in the forecast for Columbus Day, where showers are likely mainly before 11 am, after which the clouds should gradually part, giving way to some welcomed sun with a high approaching 58 degrees, though Monday evening plans are safe under mostly clear skies with a low around 44 degrees.
Moving into the week, Portlanders can anticipate a reprieve with a sunny Tuesday and highs aiming for 65 degrees, and this clear trend is set to stick around through Wednesday night, offering breathable room before the possibility of showers interrupts the clarity on Thursday, with a high near 61 degrees, the chances of rain escalate into Friday, so the city should prepare for likely showers and a high once again near 59.
