Portland is waking up Friday under cloudy skies and near-50-degree temperatures, but the dry stretch will not last all day. Rain is expected to reach Portland in the evening, setting up a wetter and noticeably more unsettled weekend across the metro area.
Friday Rain Arrives In The Evening
Friday highs are forecast in the upper 50s to lower 60s. The National Weather Service estimates rainfall near Portland at a tenth to a quarter inch.
Rain becomes more likely Friday evening and overnight, when the chance rises to about 70%. The night should remain mild, with temperatures holding near 50 degrees and only light winds around Portland.
Saturday Turns Wetter And Windier
Saturday brings a high near 63 degrees, but the clouds will thicken ahead of rain expected after 4 p.m. Rain is likely Saturday night, and breezy south winds are expected Saturday afternoon and evening.
The latest outlook builds on the rain pattern Hoodline previously reported, with the weekend now looking like the bigger weather story. Forecasters say stronger winds are possible in parts of the Willamette Valley, though the odds of widespread impacts remain low.
Sunday Brings A Brief Break Inland
Rain is expected across the area Saturday night into Sunday, with a high near 58 degrees. Umbrellas should stay close by for the rest of the week.
Sunday could bring high surf and sneaker-wave hazards near beaches and jetties; anyone heading west should use extra caution or skip exposed shoreline areas.
Rain Returns Next Week
Rain chances return Monday and continue into midweek.
