Portland is starting the day on the soggy side, with Portland International Airport sitting around 52°F under a gray, damp sky. Showers are expected to fill in by mid- to late morning and linger on and off through the afternoon. The high should top out near 61°F before sliding back into the upper 50s later in the day.
Showers Likely Today
National Weather Service Portland forecasters say rain showers are likely after 7 a.m., with about a 70% chance of precipitation and new rainfall totals in the quarter- to half-inch range. Winds out of the west-southwest will stay on the lighter side, generally 2 to 8 mph. Sunday night looks mostly cloudy with just a chance of a few lingering light showers.
Stronger System Midweek
The relatively tame start to the week gives way to a stronger frontal system Tuesday into Wednesday. That setup is expected to tap colder air, bring in steadier and heavier rain across the Willamette Valley…..