Oregon – Fog pools along neighborhood streets and river crossings this morning, muting the glow of traffic lights and softening the skyline. Damp air clings to windshields, and visibility drops quickly in pockets across the metro area as commuters head out.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, patchy fog lingers through the early hours, with a chance of light rain developing later this morning. Visibility may briefly dip during the commute, especially near the Willamette River and low-lying roadways. Temperatures hold in the mid-40s, keeping pavement wet rather than icy.
Travel impacts remain manageable but noticeable. Drivers on I-5, I-84, and Highway 26 should expect slick spots and changing visibility. Allow extra time, use low-beam headlights in fog, and watch for sudden slowdowns. To be fair, conditions steadily improve as fog thins late this morning.
By afternoon, clouds dominate but rain chances taper. Highs reach the mid-50s, mild for early February. Tonight turns calmer with partial clearing, setting up a brighter stretch ahead.
Midweek brings a welcome shift. Tuesday and Wednesday trend drier and warmer, with highs climbing into the upper 50s under mostly sunny skies. That mild pattern continues into Thursday, offering several afternoons that feel more like early spring than winter. Mornings stay cool, but frost risk remains low in the city.
Looking toward the Feb 6–8 weekend, clouds increase again and rain chances return. Showers appear more likely Saturday night into Sunday, while daytime temperatures stay in the mid-50s. Snow is not expected in Portland, though lingering moisture could still create slick roads during early hours.
Nationally, winter remains intense across the Midwest and East, where deep cold and snow persist. The Pacific Northwest sits on the quieter side, but fog remains a recurring winter hazard.
Heading out early today? Expect foggy stretches and damp roads. How did conditions look on your commute?
Five Day Weather Outlook for Portland, Oregon
Today: Patchy fog early, chance of rain, high near 55.
Tuesday: Morning fog, then partly sunny, high near 58.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, mild, high near 59.
Thursday: Sunny, high near 59.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 58.
