Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Portland, Portland International Airport (KPDX)

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

light rain,mist

14°C

57°F

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSW 17 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 12°C (54°F)
Visibility 4.83 km
Last update 08 Dec 02:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Portland OR

Flood Watch until December 12, 04:00am
Wind Advisory until December 9, 04:00am
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Flood Watch until December 12, 04:00am
    Wind Advisory until December 9, 04:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 14 °C

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 8pm.  Low around 10. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 23 to 29 km/h, with gusts as high as 60 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 cm possible.

    Low: 10 °C

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  High near 14. North wind 10 to 13 km/h becoming south southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.

    High: 14 °C

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 11. South southwest wind 18 to 23 km/h, with gusts as high as 50 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.

    Low: 11 °C

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 15. South southwest wind 21 to 23 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 7.5 mm and 1 cm possible.

    High: 15 °C

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 13 °C

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, mainly before 10am.  High near 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 15 °C

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °C

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, mainly before 5pm. High near 14. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 27 km/h, with gusts as high as 50 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 5 and 7.5 mm possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 10. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 23 to 29 km/h, with gusts as high as 60 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 cm possible.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 14. North wind 10 to 13 km/h becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 11. South southwest wind 18 to 23 km/h, with gusts as high as 50 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 15. South southwest wind 21 to 23 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 7.5 mm and 1 cm possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Portland OR
 45.53°N 122.67°W (Elev. 200 m)
2:41 pm PST Dec 8, 2025
2pm PST Dec 8, 2025-6pm PST Dec 14, 2025
 
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