Portland, OR – Temperatures in Portland will drop to near 40°F tonight, accompanied by increasing cloud cover, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will remain light, but the weather will shift significantly as the week progresses, bringing both frost and rain to the region.
A frost advisory is still in effect for inland areas of Oregon, and temperatures in these regions are expected to reach freezing levels overnight. This will pose a threat to crops, outdoor vegetation, and unprotected plumbing systems.
Thursday will see mostly cloudy skies in the morning, with a chance of sun later in the day as temperatures rise to a high of 60°F. Winds will remain light, but colder air will return by evening, with Thursday night’s low expected to drop to 41°F. The weather will stay dry for most of Thursday and into Friday.
Rain is likely to move in by Friday night, with a 70% chance of showers after 11 p.m. Friday’s high will be 64°F, with temperatures dropping to 49°F overnight. Saturday will bring a near certainty of rain, as a 100% chance of precipitation is forecast. Rain will continue into Sunday and Monday, with cooler temperatures in the upper 50s.
Extended Forecast:
• Friday: Mostly sunny with a high of 64°F.
• Friday Night: Rain likely, especially after 11 p.m., with lows around 49°F.
• Saturday: Rainy, with a high of 62°F.
• Saturday Night: Continued rain, lows around 51°F.
• Sunday: Rain, high of 58°F.
• Monday: Rain continues, with a high of 56°F.
