PORTLAND, Ore. – Windshield wipers sweep in rhythm across Portland’s morning commute as steady rain and low clouds settle over the metro area. It’s another wet November day across the Pacific Northwest, bringing gusty winds, slippery roads, and the unmistakable chill that signals early winter’s approach.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, widespread rain and a few embedded thunderstorms will continue through this afternoon, tapering late Friday as a drier air mass builds in from the west. Rainfall totals may reach a quarter inch to half an inch, with heavier bursts possible under thunder cells. Southerly gusts up to 30 mph could add a wind-whipped edge, especially along I-5 and the West Hills.
Travelers should plan for wet pavement and occasional ponding through Friday morning. Public works crews advise extra caution near storm drains and on neighborhood streets where fallen leaves can block runoff. Temperatures stay mild — near 59°F today — before dipping into the mid-40s as skies begin to clear.
By Saturday, a welcome break arrives. Highs near 59°F and sunshine return across the Willamette Valley, with mostly sunny skies extending into Sunday. Mornings will turn brisk but dry, ideal for outdoor plans or early holiday errands.
Looking ahead, early models hint at a weaker front brushing the coast by midweek, bringing light showers near Veterans Day. For now, the weekend looks like a classic Oregon lull — misty mornings giving way to golden late-fall calm after a busy stretch of November rain.
Five-Day Outlook for Portland, OR:
Thu: 59/51 – Rain, breezy; isolated thunder.
Fri: 57/43 – Showers early; clearing late.
Sat: 59/47 – Partly sunny; mild.
Sun: 61/46 – Mostly sunny; calm winds.
Mon: 59/47 – Partly cloudy; slight chance of rain.
