Portland, OR – Low gray clouds press over downtown Portland this morning, and the air feels raw at 36 degrees. Pavement is damp in spots, and drivers are easing through intersections.
As of mid-morning, Portland International Airport reports 36°F with overcast skies and light southeast winds near 3 mph. Humidity sits above 90 percent, keeping the chill locked in.
Cold mornings can still produce slick bridges.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, a slight chance of showers develops between noon and 1 p.m. Snow levels start near 800 feet and rise to 1,900 feet this afternoon, keeping the metro area rain-only.
Rain becomes likely late tonight, mainly after 4 a.m., with an 80 percent chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts will remain under a tenth of an inch initially, but steadier rain arrives Saturday.
Saturday stays wet, with an 80 percent chance of rain and highs near 47 degrees. Rain likely continues Saturday night. By Sunday, precipitation becomes widespread with a 90 percent chance and highs near 52 degrees.
Plan for ponding on I-5 and U.S. 26. Visibility may drop during heavier bursts.
Rain turns steady Sunday night into Monday with a 100 percent chance and highs near 51 degrees. Showers linger into Tuesday before gradually tapering.
While the immediate stretch stays cool and soggy, longer-range signals show temperatures moderating later next week. The 6–10 day outlook favors milder air building across northwest Oregon, hinting at early spring warmth.
Five-Day Outlook for Portland:
- Saturday: Rain, high 47°F, low 41°F
- Sunday: Rain, high 52°F, low 43°F
- Monday: Rain, high 51°F, low 40°F
- Tuesday: Chance of rain, high 52°F, low 37°F
- Wednesday: Slight chance of rain, high 52°F
