Oregon wakes up cold and still, with a clear 36-degree start across Portland and frost clinging to windshields in the suburbs. The air feels sharp along the Willamette River, and early commuters on I-5 and I-84 are seeing dry pavement for now.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, clouds gradually decrease today, allowing highs to reach 54 degrees this afternoon. Winds remain calm, making for a pleasant midday stretch. It’s a brief February window before rain returns.
Clouds increase tonight with lows near 37. Friday turns damp. Rain develops after 4 p.m., with an 80 percent chance of measurable precipitation by evening. Highs hold near 48 degrees. Expect wet roads and slower travel for the evening commute. Keep headlights on and allow extra space between vehicles.
Rain continues Friday night and lingers into Valentine’s Day Saturday, when highs top out near 48 with a 50 percent chance of showers. Saturday night stays unsettled. Sunday brings a slight chance of rain before 10 a.m., then partial clearing and a high near 51.
Early next week remains showery at times. Snow levels drop to around 2,200 feet by Monday, keeping Cascade passes vulnerable to accumulating snow. Travelers heading east should monitor conditions closely.
Beyond midweek, signs point to gradual moderation. A broader national warming trend builds, with much of the central U.S. running well above average. Locally, milder late-February air may follow the unsettled stretch.
Five Day Outlook for Portland, Oregon:
Today: Decreasing clouds, high 54.
Friday: Rain developing late, high 48.
Saturday (Valentine’s Day): Chance of rain, high 48.
Sunday: Slight chance of rain early, high 51.
Monday: Rain likely, high near 49.
