Portlanders should still expect to see some precipitation Saturday – but not much. The National Weather Service has forecast a 20% chance of rain showers between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. in Portland, with snow showers above 1,600 feet. After that, the forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with a high of 46 degrees.

Portland faces a flood watch due to heavy rain, with potential urban flooding and river swelling forecasted by the NWS.

Grab the heavy coats and hats! As we move into Sunday and the early part of this upcoming week, a ridge of high pressure will build over the Pacific Northwest and

Having dodged a potentially damaging windstorm on Christmas Eve, the Portland area settled into a forecast that’s far less frightful.

Wind advisory in Portland for strong south winds 10-25 mph with gusts up to 45-55 mph; potential for blown objects, downed limbs, power outages.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service predict that the chance of rain in the Portland area will decrease after 10 a.m. on Sunday, leading to mostly cloudy skies for the remainder of the day. This dry afternoon presents a unique opportunity for residents to enjoy outdoor activities before the rain returns.

After a showery but quiet Wednesday, we're expecting hours of steady rain all day Thursday and into Friday morning.

Portland is in the middle of renovating or rebuilding its aging high schools with work expected to begin at Wells, Jefferson and Cleveland high schools in 2026. With ski resorts near Mt. Hood still waiting on enough snow to open for the season, nearby businesses are seeing slower than normal business.