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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.

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 12:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Portland OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Steady temperature around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 45. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 55. East southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 46. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Steady temperature around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 45. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 55. East southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 46. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
Portland OR
 45.53°N 122.67°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
12:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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