Portland eases into Friday on a mild note, with early readings in the low 50s and mostly clear skies before a bright, sunny afternoon nudges highs to about 73°F. A light southwest breeze will tag along with the sunshine, while mornings, especially near the river and along the coast, still carry a refreshing chill.
Morning Marine Layer
Night and morning marine clouds will park low clouds and some patchy fog along the coast and through coastal gaps, and a few southern Willamette Valley neighborhoods could sit under low ceilings for a short stretch before skies open up. Most inland spots should mix out to sun by late morning. According to the National Weather Service Portland, there are no watches or warnings in effect.
Weekend Warm-Up
Temperatures climb through the weekend, with highs near 80°F on Saturday and landing in the mid-70s on Mother's Day Sunday. The warm pattern likely hangs on into next week, with Monday expected to top out around 81°F and Tuesday pushing into the mid-80s, paired with only a slight chance of late-day rain. Forecast confidence for the exact highs dips a bit by midweek, so it is worth keeping an eye on updates and checking out Portland nears 80 for background.
Boaters And Commuters
Out on the water, seas are expected to run around 4 to 6 feet through the weekend and slowly build to about 5 to 8 feet early next week. There is a 50 to 75% chance for isolated small-craft gusts Monday and Tuesday south of Cape Falcon, where gusts could reach 25 kt in the windiest pockets. Mariners and anyone planning coastal travel should keep tabs on updated marine forecasts and be ready for patchy morning fog. For the latest marine details, see the National Weather Service Portland.
Plan Ahead
Sunscreen will be your friend for the sunny afternoons, while a light layer still makes sense for those cooler starts to the day. If you are heading for the coast, expect low clouds and cooler temperatures until the sun can burn things off. With no advisories currently posted, most outdoor plans should be able to roll ahead as scheduled, but it is still smart to double-check conditions before any early-morning starts.
