- Sunny and warmer today, comfortable afternoon
- Near 80 tomorrow, peak warmth arrives fast
- Slight cooldown, then heat returns this weekend
SUNSHINE RETURNS, BIG WARM-UP BEGINS
It will turn noticeably warmer and brighter as we head into today and tomorrow. After the recent stretch of clouds, it will feel like a big shift. There will be plenty of sunshine, and the air will feel drier and more comfortable. Temperatures will climb quickly—first reaching the upper 60s to low 70s, then jumping well above that.
Tomorrow will feel more like summer. Afternoon highs will surge into the upper 70s to 80 degrees. There’s a solid chance some spots—from Portland down toward Aurora—will hit 80. Other areas along I-5 could get close, but not everyone will make it.
Even with the warmer afternoons, mornings will stay comfortable and cool enough for sleeping and early plans.
Temperatures will remain above average through at least the middle of next week. There’s a chance that PDX will hit 80 degrees for the first time this year o. If not, we’ll have a better chance this weekend. Low temperatures will climb into the low 50s.
WARM, MOSTLY DRY WITH SLIGHT DIP
As we move into the next stretch, the warmth sticks around, but it will ease just a bit. Temperatures will dip slightly from the peak heat, settling back a few degrees, but it will still feel warm and pleasant. Most neighborhoods will stay dry, so outdoor plans should be in great shape.
There will be a small chance for a few light showers in the Cascades and nearby foothills, but for the vast majority of the region, there will be no rain to worry about.
ANOTHER WARM-UP AHEAD
Looking ahead, the warm weather isn’t done. Temperatures are expected to climb again, and there’s growing confidence that many inland areas will push back above 80 degrees. It will stay mostly dry, especially for lower elevations, though the mountains could still see an occasional light shower…