Oregon – A soft blanket of low clouds presses against Portland’s skyline early this morning, muting the lights along I-5 and leaving slick pavement glistening under passing headlights. Moist air clings to neighborhoods from St. Johns to Lents, and another pulse of November rain gathers offshore. Even in the early stillness, the day signals a shift.
Rain falls through the morning commute, and drivers should expect slower travel and reduced visibility on I-84, US-26, and local arterials. According to the National Weather Service Portland, showers could briefly lighten by midday before another wave arrives late afternoon. Keep rain gear handy and allow extra time for errands or early holiday travel. Side streets may pool, especially where leaves collect near drains.
Showers linger tonight with lows in the low 50s as south winds continue. Saturday turns damp again, with rain likely before noon and steady clouds keeping highs near 58. It’s not a washout, but to be fair, any outdoor plans will need flexibility with fast-moving bands drifting inland from the coast.
Sunday brings a more robust round of showers, and rain chances jump to 80 percent by afternoon. Models hint at a subtle “Winter Tease” next week as cooler air filters south behind this weekend’s systems. While Portland stays too warm for low-elevation snow, higher passes in the Cascades could see falling levels—an early signal worth watching ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
For now, keep devices charged, drive carefully on wet roads, and plan around the heaviest rainfall during the morning and late-day peaks.
Five-Day Outlook for Portland, OR:
Fri: 59/52 – Rain early; cloudy, damp afternoon.
Sat: 58/49 – Rain likely early; breezy at times.
Sun: 56/47 – Widespread rain; cooler.
Mon: 54/41 – Light rain likely; steady south wind.
Tue: 52/40 – Slight chance of rain; cloudy, cooler.
