Portland is starting Thursday cool and partly cloudy, but the day is headed for sunshine and a high near 80 degrees. The bigger weather story is the whiplash ahead: Friday warms to 88, Saturday turns cooler with a small rain chance, and Tuesday could reach 92.
Friday Peaks Near 88 Before A Weekend Cooldown
Thursday should stay dry, with light north-northwest winds around 3 mph and clear skies developing through the afternoon. The National Weather Service’s Portland office expects Friday to be sunny and warmer, with a high near 88 and an overnight low around 60.
Saturday Brings Cooler Air And A Small Rain Chance
Saturday looks like the weekend curveball, with partly sunny skies, a high near 77 and wind gusts that could reach 20 mph. Portland’s rain chance is only about 7%, but the odds of light rain rise along the coast and north of the city as a front moves through the region, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday should rebound slightly, staying sunny with a high near 76.
Heat Builds Again Early Next Week
Monday is forecast to be sunny and warmer at about 85 degrees, followed by Tuesday’s projected high near 92. Wednesday should remain sunny and warm, with a high near 89, while overnight lows settle mostly in the upper 50s and low 60s.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Portland area in the current forecast. For outdoor plans, Thursday and Friday look like the best bets for uninterrupted summer weather, while Saturday may call for a light layer and a flexible attitude.
