PORTLAND, Ore. — As daylight breaks, wet pavement and rattling branches signal the arrival of a vigorous autumn system pushing into Portland. A steady breeze is building into stronger gusts, and today’s weather is shaping up to be far more than the Northwest’s familiar drizzle.
The National Weather Service has a Wind Advisory in effect through Saturday night, with gusts potentially reaching around 40 mph across the metro. Exposed corridors such as I-84 and the Columbia River Gorge are most prone to the strongest bursts. Expect widespread showers through the day, with pockets of heavier rain and a chance of a few thunderstorms by afternoon. Brief ponding and wet leaves could lead to slick commutes and tricky city travel.
Temperatures will hover in the mid-50s, though the damp wind may make it feel cooler. Rain continues Saturday night into Sunday, with up to another inch possible. Gusts should ease a bit, topping out near 30 mph. Sunday remains breezy and wet with highs close to 53°F.
By Monday, showers turn more spotty as a short-lived ridge of high pressure noses in, allowing for partial clearing and a calmer stretch into Tuesday.
Planning Halloween displays? Secure inflatables and decorations before the strongest winds arrive. Early trick-or-treat week looks mostly dry, but forecast models hint at another wet system late next week—right as cooler November air begins to settle in.
Five-day outlook for Portland, OR:
– Saturday: 55/45 – Windy with periods of heavy rain.
– Sunday: 53/45 – Breezy, steady showers.
– Monday: 54/46 – Scattered showers, calmer.
– Tuesday: 59/49 – Mostly cloudy and drier.
– Wednesday: 60/47 – Partly sunny with a cool breeze.
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