Portland is starting Thursday with clear skies and temperatures around 52 degrees, but the city is headed for a sunny afternoon near 77. The warm spell continues Friday before a cooler, slightly damp weekend settles in.
Sunny Thursday And Friday Bring One More Warm Stretch
Thursday will stay sunny, with light northerly to northeasterly winds in parts of the Willamette Valley. Friday should be mostly sunny as well, with another high near 77 and lighter winds, according to the National Weather Service Portland.
East Winds Pick Up Before The Weekend Shift
The strongest winds will favor eastern Portland, the Columbia River Gorge and nearby Cascade foothills, where gusts could reach 25 to 35 mph and run higher on exposed ridges. Portland International Airport should see easterly gusts around 24 to 26 mph Thursday afternoon, with winds easing Friday.
Saturday Brings Light Rain And Patchy Fog
A weak front could bring light rain Saturday morning, with the main precipitation aimed farther north. Patchy fog is possible later in the morning, while temperatures top out near 66 degrees amid clouds and possible showers. Sunday looks drier and mostly sunny, with another high near 66.
Next Week Trends Cooler
Monday turns mostly cloudy with a slight chance of light rain and a high near 61. Weak high pressure favors predominantly dry conditions Wednesday.
