Oregon – Dark clouds stretch across the Willamette Valley this morning as rain begins spreading into Portland and surrounding communities. Wet pavement glistens under gray skies while commuters navigate slick streets across the metro.
Temperatures hover near 45°F this morning, with steady clouds building overhead. Light showers are already developing and will increase through the day.
Rain becomes more widespread by late morning and afternoon. Forecasters place the chance of precipitation near 80 percent, meaning most neighborhoods will see periods of rain.
Drivers along Interstate 5, Interstate 84, and Highway 26 should prepare for slick pavement and slower traffic during the busiest travel periods. Visibility may briefly drop during heavier showers.
The wet pattern strengthens heading into the end of the week. Friday brings widespread rain with a 90 percent chance of precipitation and highs near 51°F across Portland and the greater metro area.
Rain continues into Friday night and early Saturday before gradually easing. By Saturday afternoon, showers become more scattered with temperatures climbing to about 57°F.
Cloud cover lingers into Sunday with rain likely returning during parts of the day. Temperatures stay mild near 55°F.
Early Sunday morning also marks the Daylight Saving Time shift, when clocks move forward one hour at 2 a.m. That change brings noticeably longer daylight into the evening hours across Oregon.
Looking ahead, a cooler system arrives early next week. Snow levels could drop to around 1,600 feet Monday, meaning higher elevations of the Cascades may see accumulating snow while Portland mainly sees rain.
Meteorologists are monitoring additional rain and mountain snow potential through midweek as late-winter patterns linger across the Pacific Northwest.
Keep rain gear nearby and allow extra travel time during wet commutes today.
Are you seeing heavier rain or just light showers where you are around Portland this morning?
Five-Day Outlook – Portland, Oregon
Friday: Rain likely with steady showers, high near 51°F
Saturday: Chance of showers, high near 57°F
Sunday: Rain likely with spring clocks shifting early morning, high near 55°F
Monday: Rain likely with snow levels near 1600 ft, high near 50°F
Tuesday: Rain and snow possible nearby mountains, high near 49°F
