Oregon – Rain is already falling across Portland this morning, streaking windshields and soaking I-5 and I-84 as commuters move through slick pavement and reduced visibility.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, rain becomes steady by late morning with a 90% chance of precipitation. Highs reach near 58°F, while southwest winds gust up to 26 mph. Roads will stay wet through the day, especially during heavier bursts.
Across the metro area, conditions remain unsettled into Wednesday. Showers continue with highs near 54°F, and isolated thunderstorms may develop late morning into the afternoon. Visibility can drop quickly in heavier cells, so plan extra travel time and keep headlights on.
A sharp shift arrives late Wednesday into early Thursday, March 26. Colder air lowers snow levels to around 1,700 feet, though no accumulation is expected in the city. Temperatures dip to near 36°F by early morning Thursday, allowing frost to form and increasing the risk of slick spots on bridges and overpasses.
By Thursday afternoon, skies clear with highs near 56°F. Sunshine holds into Friday, with temperatures rebounding to the mid-60s and improving travel conditions across the region.
Drivers should stay alert now and later this week. Wet roads today could transition to patchy ice during colder early mornings. Protect sensitive plants and prepare for quick temperature swings.
Five Day Outlook for Portland, Oregon:
Tuesday: High 58°F, rain
Wednesday: High 54°F, showers, slight thunder risk
Thursday: High 56°F, sunny after morning frost
Friday: High 64°F, sunny
Saturday: High 65°F, partly sunny
