Portland is waking Wednesday to mostly clear skies and temperatures in the low 50s, with a mostly sunny afternoon aiming for a high near 69. Rain chances stay close to zero through Friday, but the brief October warmup comes with a split personality: calm conditions for most neighborhoods and gustier winds east of the city Thursday. A weak front then brings light rain chances Friday night into Saturday.
Sunny, Warm Thursday And Friday
Thursday and Friday look like the warmest days of the stretch, with sunny or mostly sunny skies and highs near 77. Overnight lows will be milder, around 52 Wednesday night and 56 Thursday night, making for comfortable evenings after the unusually warm afternoons, according to the National Weather Service.
How 77°F Compares With Portland’s History
For context, the National Weather Service Portland climate report lists an Oct. 13 high of 67°F, a normal high of 66°F and a date-specific record of 84°F, set in 2022. A forecast high near 77°F is above those listed readings but below the record; figures for one date alone do not show how often temperatures that warm occur across October.
Most of Portland should see light north or northeast winds, generally staying below 10 to 15 mph. Far eastern Portland, the Columbia River Gorge and nearby foothills could see stronger easterly gusts Thursday, commonly 25 to 35 mph and locally up to 45 mph on exposed ridges.
Light Rain Returns Friday Night
The next chance of rain arrives after 5 a.m. Saturday, with a 40% chance of light rain Friday night and Saturday morning. Saturday could start wet before turning partly sunny, with a cooler high near 65 and generally light, non-impactful rainfall expected.
Cooler Weather Builds Early Next Week
Saturday night should turn partly cloudy with a low near 45, followed by a mostly sunny Sunday topping out near 62. Rain chances increase again late Sunday night and Monday, when mostly cloudy skies, a chance of rain and a high near 58 are expected.
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Portland area. Tuesday brings a modest rebound to partly sunny skies and a high near 60.
