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Oregon Rain Alert: Portland Faces Days of Showers Through Thursday Oct 29
Portland, OR – Residents across Portland and surrounding Multnomah County communities face several days of wet weather beginning Monday, October 26, with rain chances reaching 100% and repeated shower
By Owen Prescott · 2026-10-26T10:58:15.694Z
Portland, OR – Residents across Portland and surrounding Multnomah County communities face several days of wet weather beginning Monday, October 26, with rain chances reaching 100% and repeated showers expected through Thursday before a drier weekend arrives.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, rain will dominate much of the workweek, bringing potentially slick roads, reduced visibility during showers and cooler nighttime temperatures across the metropolitan area.
Monday carries a 100% chance of precipitation , with showers expected throughout the day and temperatures reaching approximately 58 degrees.
Rainfall amounts of less than one tenth of an inch are forecast during the day, despite the high probability of precipitation.
Showers continue Monday night, with an 80% chance of rain and temperatures falling to around 48 degrees.
Tuesday offers a temporary reduction in rain chances, with a 50% probability of showers between noon and 4 p.m. Afternoon temperatures could reach 60 degrees.
However, wet weather is expected to intensify in frequency Tuesday night, when precipitation chances increase to 90%.
Southwesterly winds could gust as high as 28 mph after midnight, with overnight temperatures falling to approximately 46 degrees.
Wednesday brings another 100% chance of rain , with showers expected throughout the day and temperatures reaching only 57 degrees.
Rain continues Wednesday night, with an 80% precipitation probability and temperatures dropping to around 42 degrees.
Thursday remains rainy, with a high near 56 degrees, followed by additional rain chances Thursday night.
Drivers traveling through Portland and surrounding communities should prepare for wet pavement and potentially slower morning and evening commutes.
Conditions begin improving Friday, with only a chance of rain and partly sunny skies.
Saturday and Sunday offer the most promising outdoor conditions, with mostly sunny skies and afternoon highs near 58 to 60 degrees.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as the extended period of rain continues.