Portland is flat-out soaked this Thursday, March 12, with steady rain, low clouds and patchy fog keeping temperatures parked near 48°F at PDX. The wet stretch is locked in through Friday, with periods of heavy rain and spotty street flooding likely across low-lying neighborhoods. Flood watches now cover much of the metro along with nearby coast and foothills, and some smaller rivers have already climbed to minor or moderate flood stage. Drivers should expect slower-than-normal commutes, standing water on side streets, and at times reduced visibility on the main arterials.
What To Expect Today And Friday
Rain will stay steady and frequently heavy through Friday, with highs around 50°F Thursday before slipping into the mid-40s in the afternoon and then…..