Oregon greets the morning with crisp air and clear skies over Portland, where temperatures hover near 37 degrees. The sunrise reveals dry pavement for now, but neighborhoods that dipped into the mid-30s saw areas of frost before daybreak. Drivers crossing the Fremont and Marquam bridges should stay alert for isolated slick patches in shaded lanes.
The National Weather Service reports areas of frost early, followed by sunshine and a high near 57 degrees. Light northeast winds keep the air cool but calm. Any lingering icy spots will melt quickly under late-morning sun, yet tonight brings another drop to around 36 degrees with patchy frost possible again.
Thursday stays dry and pleasant with highs near 51. Clouds increase late Thursday night as the next Pacific system approaches. Rain chances climb sharply Friday afternoon, with an 80% chance of steady rain by evening. Expect wet roads for the Friday commute and reduced visibility along I-5 and U.S. 26.
Valentine’s Weekend trends cooler and damp. Saturday features rain likely and highs near 47. Showers taper Sunday with partial clearing and highs around 50. Snow levels remain well above the city but may impact Cascade passes.
Looking into early next week, additional rain chances continue. Beyond that, long-range trends suggest a broader warming pattern developing later next week across much of the country.
Five Day Outlook for Portland, OR:
Today: Frost early, then sunny, high 57.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 51.
Friday: Rain developing late, high 48.
Saturday: Rain likely, high 47.
Sunday: Slight chance of rain, high 50.
