Portland woke up to another gray-and-drizzly start on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with cloudy skies, light rain and temperatures in the low to mid 50s at Portland International Airport. Showers are expected to hang around much of the day, with a high near 57°F. Southwest winds of 8 to 13 mph could gust up to 25 mph this afternoon, and coastal and riverfront areas should be ready for rough, hazardous conditions by late day.
Afternoon Rain, Gusts And Choppy Seas
A weak cold front is sliding into the metro area this morning, keeping light rain going into the evening. New daytime rainfall totals west of the Cascades are expected to land between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Southwest winds will stay on the breezy side, 8 to 13 mph with gusts up to 25 mph inland and stronger gusts along exposed ridgelines and the Willamette waterfront.
Offshore, seas are building into the 9 to 13 foot range, with a 10 to 25…..