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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Portland, Portland International Airport (KPDX)

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

light drizzle,mist

41°F

5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ESE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 05:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Portland OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 45. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 45. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 54. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 46. East southeast wind 8 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 45. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 45. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 54. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 46. East southeast wind 8 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A chance of rain before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Rain likely. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Portland OR
 45.53°N 122.67°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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