Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Portland, Portland International Airport (KPDX)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Dec 02:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Portland OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Areas of frost before 3am, then areas of frost after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 35. East wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Areas Frost

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Areas of frost between 2am and 3am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 37. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Frost

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 44. East northeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of frost before 3am, then areas of frost after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 35. East wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Areas of frost between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 37. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Portland OR
 45.53°N 122.67°W (Elev. 200 ft)
2:41 am PST Dec 31, 2025
2am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database