PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The wet weather pattern is settling in across Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington, with rounds of rain expected through much of the week.
After a soggy Sunday, more showers are on the way as an area of low pressure continues spinning offshore, bringing cooler temperatures and the potential for accumulating snow in the Cascades.
Rain Chances Continue Through the Week
Our first significant fall system has already delivered around 0.68 to 0.75 inches of rain in parts of the region since Sunday, with additional rainfall expected. Monday through Wednesday are shaping up to be the wettest days of the week, with some locations potentially approaching 1.25 inches of total rainfall since Sunday.
A trough of low pressure off the Oregon and Washington coasts will continue sending smaller disturbances through the Pacific Northwest. These systems will keep scattered showers in the forecast, with additional rain chances extending into Thursday and Friday.
Despite the recent rainfall, Portland remains roughly 1.8 inches below average for October. Sunday’s rain helped chip away at that deficit, and this week’s unsettled pattern should bring additional relief before the month comes to a close…