On Friday, a front that is loaded with rain moves inland, bringing a healthy dose of moisture to the end of the workweek.
Although there will be rain in most of western Oregon, the National Weather Service is cautioning travelers about the accumulation of freezing rain in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and the upper Hood River Valley. Slick situations will result from warmer rain falling on top of frozen ground.
By mid-morning, Portland will experience consistent rain. Showers will continue into the evening after the front moves through. It’s predicted to get as high as 47 degrees.
Overnight, winds will increase until the next system moves in on Saturday. There is a 50% to 70% risk of gusts of 30 mph or more in the valleys. There is a 30% probability of gusts over 40 mph along the coast.
Those traveling across the passes this weekend should be ready for winter driving as these systems will bring fresh snow to the Cascades.
With showers still predicted, Saturday will be another wet day in Portland. After around 4 p.m., there is a remote risk of thunderstorms. The temperature should peak at roughly 49 degrees.
A weak, temporary ridge is expected to dry out most of western Oregon on Sunday, with partly sunny skies. Although there is still a remote chance of morning showers in Portland, the afternoon is expected to be partly sunny with highs of roughly 48 degrees.
Early on Monday, a front moving south from British Columbia will enter the metropolitan region. Portland will experience a high of 47 degrees and continuous rain for the most of the day.
The area is expected to have rain or showers through Wednesday, according to extended projections. The upper 40s to low 50s should be the norm for high temperatures.
Precipitation is expected to spread throughout Oregon and Washington this afternoon and tonight due to a moist warm front. In addition to low elevation rain and snow, this system is expected to bring light freezing rain to certain locations.#twitter.com/IUrvlP8yiQ #wawx#orwxpic
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