Portland is starting the day on the crisp side, with Portland International Airport (PDX) checking in at roughly 46°F and a light north-northwest breeze. Skies stay clear and the sun does the heavy lifting this afternoon, pushing temperatures to a comfortable high near 64°F for a bright, walkable Tuesday that should stay mostly clear into the evening.
Frost Advisory Tonight
A Frost Advisory is posted from 11 PM Tuesday, April 7 through 9 AM Wednesday, April 8 for low-lying interior spots. That means it is a good night to cover tender plants, bring potted favorites inside, and plan on scraping frost off car windshields in more sheltered neighborhoods. Most of the metro will bottom out in the low 40s, but the usual cold pockets are expected to dip into the low 30s, according to the National Weather Service Portland.
Sunshine And A Warm-Up
Sunshine hangs on Wednesday, with afternoon temperatures running a few degrees warmer than today. A more noticeable warm-up moves in Thursday into Friday, when inland highs are expected to reach the low to mid 70s before cooler, showery weather returns over the weekend. For a broader look at the evolving weeklong pattern, see Hoodline's April 3 forecast, frosty start, patio weather finish.
Marine And Boaters
Coastal and offshore waters are under a Small Craft Advisory from 5 AM Tuesday, April 7 through 5 AM Wednesday, April 8, with seas building to 6–8 ft on a fresh northwest swell. Small vessels are advised to steer clear of exposed waters and secure loose gear, with brief gusts to around 25 kt possible, per the National Weather Service Portland.
