Portland residents started Columbus Day under cloudy skies, but the National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon, forecasted improving conditions through the day. The clouds were expected to clear, with winds shifting from the north to east-northeast and temperatures reaching around 59 degrees Fahrenheit.
According to the National Weather Service, clear skies were expected overnight, with lows near 43 degrees and light winds around 7 mph turning north after midnight.
Tuesday’s forecast called for sunny skies and a high near 63 degrees with a gentle northeast breeze. The night was expected to remain mostly clear, with lows around 41 degrees.
Wednesday was also forecasted to be sunny, with highs similar to Tuesday and light, variable winds. The fair weather was predicted to continue into Thursday, with possible showers developing late in the week.
By Friday, showers were possible before 11 a.m., followed by partly sunny skies. The chance of rain was expected to increase into the weekend, with light showers possible on Saturday and a higher likelihood of rain Saturday night and Sunday.
