As Portland bids farewell to the current year, residents can expect mostly sunny skies with a high of around 48 degrees. This evening, locals should prepare for areas of frost to potentially quickly cover the ground between the hours of 2 am and 3 am. Otherwise, the city is set to see increasing clouds with a low near 37 degrees. Light winds from the east southeast at 3 to 6 mph will accompany the night's chilly temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.
For those planning their New Year's Day festivities, pack an umbrella because there's rain on the horizon, likely starting after 4 pm. "Cloudy, with a high near 44," the National Weather Service predicts with east northeast winds around 6 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 60 percent, with new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Puddles are expected to gather on the streets as the rain continues through Thursday night, with an increased likelihood of precipitation at 90 percent and rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half of an inch.
Starting the new year, Friday's forecast isn't straying far from damp conditions with rain likely, mainly before 10 am. Although it will mostly be cloudy, temperatures could reach up to 53 degrees with a light east-northeast wind. The chance of continued precipitation remains at 60 percent. Portlanders should potentially brace for more rain Friday night, mainly after 10 pm, with an 80 percent chance of precipitation.
The wet pattern persists into the weekend, offering little reprieve. "Rain" is set to be the theme for Saturday's weather, maintaining a high near 53, as per the National Weather Service's update. This drenching trend is meant to directly carry on into the night with cloudy skies and a low of around 44 degrees. Heading into Sunday, the city expects more rain with the chance of showers stretching into the early part of the week, adding a layer of continuity to the soggy days ahead.
