Portland residents can anticipate a mixed bag of weather conditions over the coming week, with skies clearing up today after a mild chance of morning showers. According to the latest update from the National Weather Service, the city saw overcast skies and a temperature of 54°F this morning, with 76% humidity, an east-southeastern breeze at 3 MPH, and a barometric pressure of 30.13 in (1020.32 mb). The dewpoint stood at 46°F, and visibility was 8 miles.
Tonight is expected to be mostly clear with a calm wind and a low around 42. Meanwhile, the daytime high for Saturday is forecast to be near 63 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Later that night, residents should brace for rain, starting mainly after 11 pm, with wind speeds picking up, possibly gusting as high as 25 mph, according to NWS. A high chance of precipitation continues into Sunday, with rain and possible thunderstorms in the forecast, and new rainfall amounts of up to a quarter of an inch, except in thunderstorms, where higher amounts are possible.
Looking ahead to the fresh week, Monday brings back the sun with a high of 62, but clouds increase by nightfall. Showers also decorate the forecast for Tuesday afternoon, and the chance of rain lingers into Wednesday. Nighttime temperatures will generally hover in the mid-40s to low 50s throughout the week.
As we head towards Thursday, the likelihood of rain intensifies. Portlanders should prepare for mostly cloudy skies and another high near 62. NWS advises keeping an eye out for any weather updates, especially with the potential for heavy rain and gusty winds in the upcoming days.
