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Portland Sees Foggy Start, Frost Early Wednesday as Quick Thursday System Weakens

Forecasters highlight a brief mountain-focused mix on Thursday before a wetter pattern returns late week.

Overview

  • Patchy fog gives way to clearing in Portland today with highs near 52 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
  • Widespread frost is possible before sunrise Wednesday as skies clear and temperatures dip to the season’s coldest levels so far.
  • A fast-moving disturbance late Wednesday into Thursday may bring light rain to the metro mainly before midmorning as the system weakens inland.
  • Rain and snow remain most likely over the Cascades with a brief mix possible and locally slick mountain commutes Thursday morning, while models trend drier for valley locations.
  • Central Oregon stays cooler and mostly dry this week with highs in the 40s to low 50s, a short-lived early Thursday mix near higher elevations, and drier conditions through the weekend.