Portlandites looking to plan their week can expect a series of sunny days followed by an increasing chance of rain as the weekend draws near, according to the latest updates from the National Weather Service (NWS). The forecast provided by the NWS shows a clear and sunny today with temperatures peaking at a comfortable 74 degrees, and winds picking up in the afternoon with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph.
As the week progresses, the pattern of clear skies and mild conditions are expected to hold; Tuesday and Wednesday will usher in highs of 77 and 64 degrees respectively, with light winds and low chances of precipitation however, residents should keep their umbrellas hand, as Wednesday night starts to show a slight 20 percent chance of rainfall which may seem trivial but it's the precursor to what's coming next.
By the time Thursday rolls around, the NWS has pegged the chance of rain at 30 percent during the morning hours, accompanying partly sunny skies and a high of 66 degrees. The weather takes a turn as the workweek caps off, with Friday likely bringing more clouds and chances of rain during the night leading to a wet weekend ahead.
The extended forecast details that Portland can anticipate steady precipitation on Saturday, and the rain is expected to persist into the night, while Sunday will continue the trend with likely showers and a high around 59 degrees, so while the earlier part of the week may offer some respite with its clear skies and gentle breezes it's the latter half that really reminds us that fall is fully in swing and outdoor plans should probably go on hold or at the very least include waterproof attire.
