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Portland Cools to 70s Thursday as Weekend Rain Chances Build

Forecasters track a Pacific trough with timing and rainfall still uncertain.

Overview

  • Portland shifts to fall-like weather Thursday with a high near 73 and clouds increasing later in the day.
  • Light north-northwest winds remain dry and breezy, with gusts up to about 18 mph.
  • Friday stays near seasonal levels and mostly dry, and Saturday looks warmest, reaching around 80.
  • A Pacific system may bring showers late Saturday night or more likely Sunday, with rain chances rising to around 50% Monday and a slight thunder risk.
  • Westerly and downsloping winds prompt a Red Flag Warning from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for north central Oregon and eastern Washington due to rapid fire spread conditions.