Portland, OR — A quiet dawn over the Willamette River gives little hint of the changes racing toward the Pacific Northwest. By late Friday, the familiar rhythm of fall rain returns to Portland — a steady reminder that November is knocking.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, a developing Pacific system will bring rain chances rising to 70% by Friday night and near 100% Saturday, marking the first widespread rainfall in several days. Clouds will thicken through the day Friday, with highs near 59°F and south winds increasing slightly by evening.
Rainfall may total between a quarter and a half inch through Saturday morning, with the heaviest showers expected before midday. Cooler air follows, dropping highs to the mid-50s by Sunday under partly clearing skies. Commuters on I-5 and I-84 should plan for wet roads and slower travel during peak morning hours Saturday.
While the weekend brings a return to Oregon’s classic gray, this pattern signals more than just showers. Meteorologists say a colder, more active stretch could arrive between November 8–15, bringing the first snow of the season to Cascade passes like Government Camp and Santiam.
For now, Portlanders can enjoy one more calm day before the rain taps back in — umbrellas, coats, and coffee cups ready. Fall’s steady beat is back.
