PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — After a stretch of sweltering late-summer heat, residents across Oregon and Southwest Washington are finally getting a refreshing break. This Labor Day weekend will bring mild, comfortable conditions — but forecasters warn the relief won’t last, with another round of high temperatures expected by midweek.
A Refreshing Start to the Holiday
Saturday began with a shift in the weather pattern as cooler air and a light north-northwest breeze settled into the region. According to Storm Tracker 2 Meteorologist Dave Salesky, the timing couldn’t be better.
“For those of you staying home for Labor Day, the weather is going to be perfect,” Salesky said.
Temperatures in the Portland metro area will top out near 80 degrees, with parts of the Willamette Valley holding in the upper 70s. High, thin clouds are expected to filter in from a weak low-pressure system spinning offshore in the Pacific, but they will not dampen outdoor plans.
Sunday and Labor Day Outlook
Sunday’s forecast mirrors Saturday’s: partly cloudy skies, pleasant breezes, and highs near 80. By Labor Day Monday, however, the warming trend begins. Sunshine will dominate much of the Pacific Northwest, pushing temperatures in Portland and the valley into the mid-80s…