Portlanders are waking up to a clear sky with a crisp 50°F to start their day. The National Weather Service has updated the weather forecast, promising a partly sunny day with temperatures peaking at a comfortable 73 degrees. Unlike the unpredictable downpours of spring typically seen in the Pacific Northwest, the city will see only light breezes from the east.
The coming days, however, are expected to return to the region’s notoriously damp disposition quickly. Portlanders should be prepared to quickly shift back into their familiar routines of dodging raindrops. The forecast for Sunday calls for a 70% chance of rain, mainly after 11 a.m., with new precipitation amounts ranging between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Residents might want to enjoy the calm before the storms to fully appreciate the fleeting sun.
As the workweek begins, the theme of rain continues unabashedly. Monday’s forecast indicates showers, a 90% chance to be precise, with new precipitation potentially adding up to a quarter of an inch. The consistent showers are more than an inconvenience; they’re a reminder of the season’s nature to nurture the lush landscapes of the Pacific Northwest…