Portland, Oregon – Showers are drenching Portland today, but clearer skies and warmer days are just ahead — if you can get through Monday’s soggy start.
According to the National Weather Service, a 100% chance of rain is expected through Monday afternoon, with showers tapering off after 2 p.m. Wind gusts could reach 20 mph in parts of Multnomah County, especially near I-205 and the Columbia River Gorge. Temperatures will hover in the mid-60s. Visibility could briefly drop during heavier bursts of rainfall, so drivers should slow down and keep headlights on.
By Monday night, the rain will continue intermittently, with a 66% chance of lingering showers and a low around 47°F. South-southwest winds will ease slightly but remain steady near 5 to 9 mph. No flooding is expected, but wet road conditions may persist into the morning commute.
Tuesday, May 20, brings a shift toward brighter conditions. Showers may continue until around 11 a.m., but the afternoon turns partly sunny with highs near 63°F. Winds settle down to 6 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly cloudy with lows in the mid-40s.
Looking ahead, Wednesday promises a taste of summer: mostly sunny skies and a high near 68°F. Thursday gets even warmer with a high around 70°F and only a slight chance of early morning showers.
🌤 Extended 5-Day Outlook for Portland:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 68°F
- Thursday: Slight chance of AM showers, high 70°F
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, slight PM rain chance, high 68°F
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, slight rain chance, high 68°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, 75°F — early taste of summer
