As Portlanders ready themselves for variety in this week's weather, the National Weather Service in Portland offers a straightforward look at what to expect. Today greets residents with mostly sunny skies, promising a mild high near 63 degrees, informed by a calm wind. This serenity in the climate, as detailed by the NWS's latest bulletin, will see a slight shift tonight, bringing a 20 percent chance of showers around the midnight hour and an anticipated low near 50.
Tomorrow, there's a 30 percent chance of morning showers followed by cloudy conditions clearing up for a high near 62. With light and variable wind in play, these patterns set a prelude before the weekend's wetter turn. Notably, Saturday night forecasts a sharp increase in precipitation probability — a heavy-hitting 90 percent — effectively laying the groundwork for a rainy Sunday, as last updated by the NWS at 5:53 AM PDT.
The outlook for Sunday calls for rain before 11 am, then a shift to showers and possibly a thunderstorm post-11 am. The NWS predicts an immersive 100 percent chance of rain for the day, with a high hovering near 58 degrees. While the nightly showers are expected to subside before the new week commences, Monday still holds a chance for morning showers, leading into a partly sunny afternoon with a high that's forecasted just shy of 60. As the week goes on, rain chances decrease, but skies will stay partly cloudy. Temperatures will range from the mid-40s at night to the low 60s during the day.
