Portland, Oregon – Clouds will soon overtake the skies in Oregon, signaling a shift toward cooler, rainier weather across the state. Starting on Saturday, May 10, the region can expect a string of mostly cloudy days, with showers likely through midweek. Portland, Eugene, and other cities in the Willamette Valley could see scattered rain showers that last until Thursday, May 15, though a return to sunshine is expected by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Portland will experience highs in the low 70s on Friday, May 9, but temperatures will dip significantly as the week progresses. By Sunday, May 11, the forecast calls for high temperatures only reaching the mid-60s, with rain likely on Monday and Tuesday. Rainfall will be light to moderate, though significant rainfall is unlikely to cause flooding.
Areas along the Oregon Coast, such as Astoria and Newport, are also in for a damp stretch, with showers expected for much of the upcoming week. The coastal regions will see temperatures in the mid-50s to 60s, with brief periods of sun on Wednesday and Thursday. A chance of showers is expected to linger across the coast until Thursday, when conditions will begin to clear up…