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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Portland, Portland International Airport (KPDX)

Lat: 45.59578°NLon: 122.60917°WElev: 20.0ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 11:30 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Portland OR

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 2500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 2500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Portland OR
 45.51°N 122.66°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
11:41 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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