Portlanders rolled out of bed early Saturday, January 24, to clear skies, a glittering layer of frost, and neighborhood thermometers stuck in the upper 20s, roughly 27°F. The deep chill will not last all day, though. Sunshine returns by midmorning, lifting highs to near 47°F before slipping back into the low 40s by late afternoon. Light north-northeast winds of 3 to 7 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph, will keep exposed skin and unprotected plants at risk for freezing conditions through the morning hours.
NWS Advisory And Timing
The National Weather Service has a Cold Weather Advisory in effect until noon PST Saturday, January 24, flagging temperatures and wind chills as low as 15 to 25°F across lower elevations. Forecasters call for widespread frost before 10 a.m., then a sunny day with highs near 47°F and north-northeast winds of 3 to 7 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. For full details and real-time updates, see the National Weather Service Portland.
Morning Frost, Afternoon Sun
Plan on a solid coat of frost on cars, lawns, and bike lanes through midmorning, so budget extra time to clear windows and scrape windshields before you hit the road. Sidewalks and untreated bridges can stay slick even as the thermometer climbs, and gardeners will want to shield tender plants overnight and during those early-morning lows. If you have to be outside, layer up, cover exposed skin, and watch for signs of numbness or frostbite in your fingers, toes, and face.
Shelters, Pets And Neighbors
Multnomah County and regional partners urge anyone needing a warm place to call 2-1-1 for information on shelter beds, transportation options, and other cold-weather resources; the county and 211info keep updated lists of local warming sites. The advisory also stresses keeping pets indoors when possible and checking in on older relatives and neighbors. If you see someone who appears to be in danger from the cold, call the city’s non-emergency line for a welfare check, or 911 if the situation is life-threatening.
Looking Ahead
The dry, chilly pattern is expected to hold through Sunday, with more frosty mornings followed by partly sunny afternoons. After that, the outlook shifts toward milder days and a chance of rain by the middle of next week, as daytime highs edge into the low 50s. For ongoing updates and any new advisories, keep an eye on the National Weather Service forecast for Portland and follow local announcements before heading out.
