PORTLAND, Ore. – A soft mist clung to the city skyline before dawn, the Willamette River reflecting a muted orange glow as streetlights pierced the haze. Portland wakes under calm, moist air this morning, with light fog reducing visibility along I-84 and Highway 26 through the West Hills. Drivers heading east toward Troutdale or south toward Salem should expect damp roads and slow morning travel through early hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, skies will clear quickly through late morning, bringing a stretch of mild sunshine and highs near 60°F — ideal for outdoor markets and leaf cleanup. By Sunday, the pattern stays mostly dry, though increasing clouds signal a subtle shift ahead of a new Pacific front.
A chance of rain returns Monday, with light showers possible in the afternoon, especially across the Coast Range and north Willamette Valley. Temperatures will hover near the upper 50s to low 60s, then dip slightly by Veterans Day on Tuesday. The midweek setup looks more active, with steadier rain likely Wednesday into Thursday, marking the start of a wetter cycle as Oregon edges deeper into November.
Residents planning to travel across the Cascades or north toward Seattle should prepare for slick conditions by midweek and watch for reduced visibility in fog-prone valleys each morning. After all, this is the Pacific Northwest’s slow turn into winter — the calm days are numbered.
Keep rain gear handy and enjoy the brief, sunny window this weekend before the pattern resets toward classic Oregon rain.
Five-Day Forecast for Portland, OR:
Sat: 60/48 – Mostly sunny; morning mist.
Sun: 62/47 – Partly sunny; increasing clouds late.
Mon: 59/45 – Chance of rain; light afternoon showers.
Tue (Veterans Day): 57/45 – Mostly sunny; cooler breeze.
Wed: 59/49 – Rain likely; breezy and damp.
