PORTLAND, Ore. – Rain taps softly on rooftops across the metro this morning, mist rising off wet pavement as headlights reflect in puddled streets along I-5 and Highway 26. The air feels damp and heavy, classic Pacific Northwest November — a gray calm before the next pulse of steady rain arrives.
The National Weather Service in Portland expects scattered rain through the day with gusts near 25 mph. After a brief lull Sunday, a stronger Pacific system will push into northwestern Oregon by Monday night, bringing another round of steady rain and breezy winds.
Drivers should plan for wet commutes and reduced visibility, especially during the morning rush hours Monday and Tuesday. Urban ponding could slow travel across the Portland–Vancouver corridor, with rain totals reaching a half-inch to one inch by midweek.
Sunday offers a modest reprieve — partly sunny skies and highs near 57°F may tempt brief outdoor plans before clouds return late. Temperatures will stay mild through early week, hovering in the 50s to low 60s, typical for early November. By Wednesday, another wet front looms, signaling a sustained stretch of cool, unsettled fall weather.
To be fair, it’s the kind of weekend Portlanders know well — low clouds, gleaming sidewalks, and the faint earthy scent of soaked leaves. For those tackling post-Halloween cleanup or planning early holiday errands, grab the rain jacket but keep the gloves handy. The rhythm of November rain is here to stay, hinting that Oregon’s early winter transition has quietly begun.
Five-Day Outlook for Portland, OR:
Sat: 61/45 – Rain; breezy south wind.
Sun: 57/46 – Partly sunny; dry break.
Mon: 56/47 – Cloudy; chance of showers.
Tue: 59/51 – Rain likely; breezy late.
Wed: 59/49 – Showers; cool and damp.
