1 week Ago By Lucas Wright
Portlanders are set to experience a classic Pacific Northwest medley of weather in the coming days, as detailed by the National Weather Service. Today's rainfall, which the NWS anticipates will be substantial with new precipitation amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible, is just the beginning of a wet spell washing over the region. With a breeze that might gust as high as 25 mph, locals can expect a high near 52°F, not straying too far from the current 49°F temperature.
Tonight, the NWS forecasts more rain, mainly before 2am, with a slim chance of the skies clearing up; the temperature will drop to a low around 39°F, and while the south-southwest wind’s pace will decrease to a 5 to 10 mph, residents should still brace for a notably damp evening. The rain is predicted to have an 80% chance and will not pour as heavily, with "New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible,” according to the NWS report.Heading into the weekend, Saturday offers a brief respite.
Skies will be partly sunny with a high near 54°F and a calm wind that will pick up to around 6 mph in the afternoon; however, the potential for precipitation climbs back to 30 percent after 11am. Showers are likely again Saturday night, with the probability of precipitation at 60 percent and mostly cloudy skies will keep the low around 46°F.The likelihood of showers ramps up on Sunday to 90 percent, heralding a high near 58°F, though the rain will not be as persistent as the outset, with "New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible" per the National Weather Service.
Sunday night and the following Monday will continue this dreary pattern, with showers likely before 11pm and a 40 percent chance of showers Monday morning, respectively, albeit under partly sunny conditions and a promising high near 68°F.As the week progresses, Portlanders can anticipate a brief uptick in temperatures. Tuesday's high will approach a sunnier 74°F before a slight chance of showers returns Tuesday night.
The NWS anticipates that Wednesday and Thursday will revert to familiar rainy conditions, ensuring umbrellas and raincoats remain invaluable accessories to Portland's residents..
