PORTLAND, Oregon – The sound of drizzle greets the early risers this morning, tapping against windshields and rooftops under low, gray skies. Streetlights glow on damp pavement as the Pacific Northwest wakes up to another round of light rain and clouds, a scene typical of mid-November.
A weak Pacific front is sliding inland through western Oregon and southwest Washington, bringing a 40–50% chance of light rain through early afternoon. Winds from the southwest at 6 to 10 mph will keep the air mild, with highs around 57°F across Portland, Vancouver, and Salem. Commuters on I-5 and I-84 should expect slick roads and limited visibility through the morning drive, but skies will gradually brighten by midday as drier air begins to filter in.
By Saturday, expect a welcome shift — mostly sunny skies with highs near 58°F and light east winds. Sunday continues the trend, warming slightly to the low 60s, ideal for outdoor plans, errands, or early holiday decorating. The dry spell will be brief, however.
Clouds return Monday, with another chance of rain spreading northward by Monday night. Early model guidance hints at a wetter, windier stretch midweek, part of a larger November weather pattern that could drop snow in the Cascades and raise flooding concerns along western rivers if rainfall intensifies before Thanksgiving travel week.
For now, Portland enjoys a classic fall weekend reprieve — damp mornings giving way to soft afternoon light, leaves underfoot, and a reminder that the next round of rain is never far away.
Five-Day Outlook for Portland, OR:
Fri: 57/42 – Showers early; clearing later.
Sat: 58/47 – Mostly sunny; mild.
Sun: 62/46 – Partly sunny; calm.
Mon: 59/47 – Increasing clouds; rain late.
Tue (Veterans Day): 58/46 – Light rain; breezy later.
