Portland Braces for Continued Rainfall Through Weekend, NWS Cautions Travelers Ahead of Thanksgiving

As the National Weather Service (NWS) in Portland, Oregon, forecasts a rainy week that will last into the weekend, residents of Portland will need to keep their rain gear on hand. The most recent forecast indicates that the rain that began this morning will subside somewhat but give way to the possibility of showers later in the afternoon. There is a 100% probability of precipitation, with new rainfall levels of up to a quarter of an inch likely, and strong winds with gusts as high as thirty miles per hour are predicted.According to NWS, today’s high will be close to 56 degrees, and there will be a considerable drop in temperature, which will increase the wind chill factor.

The showery pattern is expected to persist tonight, with lows dropping to about 44 degrees and southerly breezes reducing to 8 to 11 mph. According to the NWS, there is an 80% chance of rain this evening. Portland doesn’t seem to be getting any relief as the showers continue into the weekend. According to the NWS, Saturday is 90% likely to see precipitation and wind gusts of up to 20 mph. It is anticipated that these circumstances will hardly change through Sunday, with an 80% chance of showers, and into Monday, when the chances stay the same.

Although rains are still a possibility, Tuesday’s slightly sunnier weather may provide a little reprieve for those hoping for clearer skies. Portlanders should anticipate additional clouds and the possibility of rain showers by the middle of the week, which will result in a cold Thanksgiving Day with highs of about 47 degrees. With the snow level starting at 1900 feet and increasing throughout the day, the NWS forecasts a small possibility of rain and snow showers over the holiday.

Travel arrangements and outdoor activities in the run-up to Thanksgiving may be impacted by the persistent rain. Locals should be ready to deal with potentially wet roads and longer traffic jams. A low of 42 degrees is predicted for Sunday night, so anyone planning to go outside might want to pack light and use caution when navigating the slippery streets.

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