Portland is starting Thursday clear and near 61 degrees, but the last mild day of the week is already on the clock. The city should reach about 77 this afternoon before temperatures slide into a much cooler, wetter weekend.
Clouds Build Friday Before Rain Moves In
Thursday stays mostly dry with light northwest winds, although the breeze should pick up to around 8 mph by late afternoon. Friday turns mostly cloudy and tops out near 70, while a slight chance of rain arrives after 5 a.m. Saturday. The rain outlook has firmed up since Hoodline's earlier update, with the latest forecast pointing to a wetter Saturday.
Saturday Is The Wettest Day
Saturday brings rain likely before 2 p.m., followed by showers and thunderstorms, with an 80% chance of precipitation and a high near 65, according to the National Weather Service Portland office. Saturday night stays unsettled, with storms possible before 8 p.m., then rain and patchy fog. Most locations in the region could pick up roughly 0.1 to 0.5 inches, but the amount is not expected to cause flooding.
Dryer Weather Returns Next Week
Sunday should be partly sunny with a high near 66 and a chance of rain before 5 p.m., so outdoor plans may still want a backup. Monday turns sunny near 73, followed by 78 Tuesday and 82 Wednesday. No land-based watches or warnings are listed for Portland, although Saturday's thunderstorms make an umbrella and a little flexibility the smart move.
