The weather, currently. Welcome back from the long weekend! I hope it was restful and/or fun! The weather this week is ramping back up to another hot spell that'll hit starting this weekend, so let's enjoy Wednesday's mellow weather while we can. On Wednesday the high temp won't quite
The weather, currently. Are you ready for a long weekend? I sure am. And it seems like the weather is going to (mostly) cooperate. We've still got a chance of showers and even thunderstorms on Friday, but that's mostly in the afternoon and evening. The rest of the day should
The weather, currently. The return of warm and sunny days just got more interesting—now there's a chance of thunderstorms! Thursday will start out warm and pleasant, with sun in the sky and temps reaching the low 80s. But in the afternoon and evening, there's a chance we'll get thunder
The weather, currently. Wednesday will be a transitional day—the clouds will burn off throughout the day, revealing some beautiful sunshine and warmer temps. We'll be back up in the mid to high 70s on Wednesday, as a precursor to a couple of days in the 80s. All of my
The weather, currently. These cool, cloudy days are a bit jarring after the summer weather last week. But let's enjoy it while it lasts, because more hot temps are right around the corner. Tuesday will be an almost exact repeat of Monday's weather, with a mix of clouds and sun
The weather, currently. After a stretch of hot temps, it's a relief to see clouds in the forecast for a couple of days. For anyone who's been grumbling about the weather being TOO hot, Monday and Tuesday are for you. The high temps will only reach the high 60s so
The weather, currently. It's going to be a sunny few days! Friday we'll be in the mid-80s again, but the weekend will bring us back to the 70s, which is much more comfortable in my opinion. I know some people like the scorchers for river trips, but I'll take 70
The weather, currently. It's a relief to move past the super-hot days, though temps in the 80s are hardly cool. Still, with some shade and a breeze, it's downright nice outside. Much like people tend to complain more than they share the happy news, it feels like there's less to
The weather, currently. Did y'all get that thunderstorm yesterday? I really appreciated the dramatic return of some much-needed rain. And it's going to be a while before we see rain again. Wednesday we'll be back into the 90s—though just barely. Still, it'll be plenty hot to need to stay
The weather, currently. After months longing for a warm-up, I'm now longing for a cool-down. And we'll get that on Tuesday—sort of. Context is everything, and Tuesday's temperatures in the high-80s are only cool by comparison to the last three days. At least we're getting out of the hot
The weather, currently. Jumping directly from the winter that wouldn't end, into record-breaking high temps is giving me weather whiplash! As much as I'd been looking forward to warmer weather, this is a bit too much! I hope we still get to experience some mild spring days before falling directly
The weather, currently. Whelp, I'm not the only one worried about how hot it will get this weekend! The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Saturday afternoon through Monday evening, during which high temps will reach the mid-90s. I hope y'all took my advice and got
The weather, currently. The time has finally come—I'm uncovering the outdoor water faucets. I feel like we went from "it still might freeze" to "it's going to be 90" in the span of about a week, and I'm still playing catchup. And I'm not the only one. It'll be
The weather, currently. Wednesday is launching us into a series of sunny and increasingly warm days — with a mostly sunny day and temps that will reach the mid-70s. Wednesday night will cool off to just below 50°F and a light breeze will kick up. And while it feels hard
The weather, currently. The warm-up is coming! Tuesday will bring temps in the high 60s, with a mix of clouds and sun. It's going to be a beautiful day, and exactly the kind of day I'll start longing for once we're consistently in the 80s and 90s. Thursday night will
The weather, currently. What I'm loving right now is that even on cloudy, rainy days, it's unmistakably spring. Even the thickest clouds can't obscure the extra light we're getting in the evenings, and even temps down to the 50s have that unmistakable edge to them—the sense that things are
The weather, currently. I was unreasonably excited to get drizzled on as I was doing some chores outside the house on Wednesday evening. As much as I've been happy to see the sunshine, I was reminded how much I love the rain, and the smell of the ground being dampened
The weather, currently. Happy Star Wars Day—May the Fourth be with you! The return of rain to the forecast is starting off with a bang, Wednesday night leading into Thursday morning we've got a chance of thunderstorms. Then Thursday will be with a bit of rain, and the possibility
The weather, currently. Wednesday brings one more day of sunshine before average high temps drop ten degrees and the rain returns—so enjoy it if you can! This Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high temp just over 70—the perfect weather for a long walk alone or with
The weather, currently. Tuesday is shaping up to be the weather highlight of the week. We'll get a mix of clouds and sun and a high temp that just reaches the low 70s. Wednesday will be similar but a little cooler, and then we'll be getting several days of rain.
The weather, currently. Happy May Day! Although this is no longer the day we consider the beginning of summer, it's clear that the season has turned. We're far from through the clouds and rain, but having hit both 70°F and 80°F days in the last week, there's no
The weather, currently. I went for a glorious walk in my neighborhood, sunglasses and all, to soak up the beautiful weather. I ran my hand across every rosemary and lavender bush I passed, and even took pictures of a few especially beautiful flower gardens. I hope you're getting out to
The weather, currently. Spring is finally here! (Better late than never!) Sure, it's technically been spring for a month now, but most of us haven't given up our boots or scarves yet. And listen, I know the boot and scarf days aren't entirely behind us—it's still Portland after all—
The weather, currently. I don't know how to fully express my excitement about the weather we've got coming the next few days—and I really do like the rain more than most. But I am SO ready for a few days of warmth and sunshine. I'm even allowing myself to
The weather, currently. It's finally happening! We already got more sun than expected on Monday, and that's setting the trend for the rest of the week. Tuesday will reach the mid-60s and be mostly sunny, and Wednesday is shaping up to be the long-awaited first day of the year in
The weather, currently. I was starting to think we'd have to wait until May for the long-awaited first 70-degree day of the year, but now it's right around the corner! In fact, an 80-degree day will be hot on its heels. This week is shaping up to be the one
The weather, currently. Well, Tuesday won’t have quite as much rain as Monday, but there’s potential for other excitement. We may get some thunderstorms after the morning’s rainfall, and wind gusts up to 20 mph are also possible. So it’ll be another wet and windy spring
The weather, currently. Monday is going to be very wet! We’ve got an “atmospheric river” coming into play, plus mountain snowmelt. So not only will we get a enough rain to cause pooling water in the roads, but rivers and streams will be extra full, too. So, if you
The weather, currently. Friday will be another wet day, though we won’t get quite as much rainfall as we did on Thursday. Still, Friday won’t be without excitement—there’s a chance of both thunderstorms and hail! Friday night will mellow out and just be cloudy, with some
The weather, currently. Thursday is shaping up to be a wet day. Not the drizzles on and off kind of wet. But the up to an inch of rainfall kind of wet. We’ve got some weather moving in from the coast to thank for this particular storm, which will
The weather, currently. Overall, the weather is still cloudy, rainy, and colder than usual for April. But signs of spring are undeniable. Not just the flowers that are blooming, but the sun breaks on the darkest of days, the rainbows between storms, and temperatures that are slowly creeping upwards—even
The weather, currently. That pesky snow isn’t out of the forecast yet, but the snow levels are high enough that most of us won’t be impacted. So far, I haven’t gotten snow at my place this week, though there was a dramatic hailstorm—to my dog’s
The weather, currently. Welcome to April! So far it’s looking a lot like March—cold and wet. We’ve even got a chance of snow again on Monday—yes, snow in April! The snow level will make it down to around 200 feet on Sunday night, meaning parts of
The weather, currently. Buckle up for a wet weekend! We’re probably not going to see much sun until the middle of next week. And while we should be safe from snow in Portland, there’s likely going to be snowfall at higher elevations this weekend, so check the roads
The weather, currently. Thursday we’ll be getting a little more of that precious Portland spring sunshine! There will be some clouds in the mix, too, and maybe some evening sprinkles. But overall, it should be a cheerful day. Take advantage if you can, because it may be a while
The weather, currently. Wednesday remains the weather highlight of the week! (Although it won’t be quite as warm and clear as hoped.) Wednesday is shaping up to have a mix of clouds and sun, with a chance of sprinkles later in the day. The high temperature may reach 60°
The weather, currently. Portland’s spring is as unpredictable as ever, so it’s important to be ready for anything. It’s the season for layering clothes and keeping sensible shoes handy—just in case. While going for a walk to see apple, plumb, and cherry blossoms you may encounter
The weather, currently. This weekend gave us a great chance to discover what Portland microclimate we live in! I got hail a couple of times, but friends of mine got a bit of snow. Still other folks avoided both. It keeps us on our toes! This coming week should be
The weather, currently. It’s hard to believe, but the possibility of snow is back in the forecast. So are hail and thunderstorms. Basically, there’s potential for it to be a wild weekend, and you should prepare to stay put for a day or two if the roads get
The weather, currently. Wednesday turned out warmer and sunnier than predicted, which was a nice treat. But now we’re really slipping back into some colder weather for a while. Thursday will be wet and windy, with highs staying in the 40s, like we’d gotten used to before this
The weather, currently. I hope you soaked up every drop of Tuesday’s sunshine because we might not see it again until next week. As usual, spring is a very slow burn in Portland, and we’re still months away from reliably warm weather. (At which point we’ll likely
The weather, currently. So far, Tuesday is shaping up to be the highlight of the week, weather-wise. Some areas will get morning fog, but that should burn off by 8am. Which means slow-start folks like me will miss it entirely. But if you’re on the road for a morning
The weather, currently. Happy first day of spring! I’m glad we just had a lovely, sunny weekend because Monday isn’t going to look especially spring-like. Instead, it’s going to be breezy and rainy, with wind gusts strong enough to make trouble—reaching nearly 30mph at times. The
The weather, currently. I managed to sit outside in the sunshine a while yesterday and it was quite a treat, even if I needed a blanket and hat to do it. I feel like I’m slowly thawing out after months of icy winter. I’m also still dragging from
The weather, currently. Thursday is shaping up to be a beautiful day! We’re looking at temps in the high 50s, and there’s even a chance of reaching 60 degrees! And although our temps are still below their seasonal average, it looks like daytime highs are on the upswing,
The weather, currently. This is it! We’ve got a good chance of getting over 50°F on Wednesday! And if Wednesday doesn’t quite make it, Thursday and Friday will. And look, I know mid-50s isn’t warm by any stretch of the imagination, but right now I’ll
The weather, currently. The sunshine is still playing hard to get, and the mid-week warm-up seems to have moved back a few days. Now it seems we’ll have to wait until Thursday before a noticeable shift (and that can always change.) For now, Tuesday looks like more of the
The weather, currently. I’m so excited about the extra hour of daylight, I’m not even mad about losing an hour of sleep. Of course, that extra light is less impressive with cloudy skies, which we’re still seeing a lot of. Monday is going to be another cloudy,
The weather, currently. Friday brings more rain and a bit of breeze, along with gusts of almost 30mph. So if it’s your trash day, mind those cans! The big news this weekend is that Saturday’s high temp may reach 52°F, and might even come with some sunshine.
The weather, currently. The weather is staying both colder and wetter than average for at least the next couple of weeks—so if it feels like winter is really hanging on this year, you’re right. You’ve heard me complain about the impact in my own garden, but it’
The weather, currently. My dog and I are chasing sunspots around the house. Whenever a beam of light hits the couch, we curl up and soak it in for the few minutes it lasts, or run outside to enjoy a moment of imagined warmth on our faces. (Then hurry back
The weather, currently. I feel irrationally guilty when I’m disappointed in the weather—as though I need to love every kind of weather equally. But let’s be honest, we all have favorites. And while I enjoy clouds and rain more than most people, I’m feeling a bit
The weather, currently. It’s a new week, but the temperatures are the same—with high temps stubbornly staying 5-10 degrees below average for this time of year. Not that 55°F is exactly balmy, but it sounds pretty good right now. Luckily, the snow should be staying mostly at
The weather, currently. Friday is going to be a rainy day, with the possibility of a few snowflakes mixed in depending on elevation. Luckily, even if snow falls, it shouldn’t stick. The same will be true all weekend, while elevations over 500-1000 feet may see some snow, down on
The weather, currently. Yes, it’s still winter. But if it seems a little too cold, you’re not wrong. The temperatures we’ve been experiencing are well below average for this time of year. And unfortunately, we’re not seeing a major warm-up soon. Luckily, the snow level is
The weather, currently. On Tuesday, the winter weather advisory was extended from its initial morning expiration, until the end of the day. Tuesday morning found meteorologists scrambling to keep up with rapidly changing weather data, as the possibility of more snow in Portland became more likely. As for Wednesday, we’
The weather, currently. We’re not quite out of the woods yet. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, though the snow is mostly expected at elevations over 500 feet. But it’s safer to expect a mix of snow with the rain on
The weather, currently. Wow! What a rough few days we’ve been having! It turns out that getting a record level of snowfall with no warning can really shut a city down. I hope you all managed to stay safe and warm this weekend. The temps in the teens should
The weather, currently. Whelp, I feel silly for being a snow skeptic! There’s at least 8 inches in my yard right now. My dog’s legs aren’t that long, she is displeased. The birds and squirrels have also been getting some extra treats to help them get through
The weather, currently. The temperature rarely tells the whole story of what the weather feels like, and we’re getting a great example of that right now. Sure, it’s cold. But it’s going to feel COLD, thanks to a wind chill advisory until noon on Thursday. What is
The weather, currently. We’re back from the long weekend just in time to play Portland’s favorite game: will it or won’t it snow? My usual stance is to remain skeptical, but cautious. Meaning that I won’t hold my breath expecting snow, but I will plan as
The weather, currently. This has felt like an especially long week, so I’m glad we’re closing it out with a couple of mellow days — weather wise. We’ll wake up to more frost on Friday morning, and then have a partly sunny day that’s just a couple
The weather, currently. The weather is staying pretty steady on Thursday, with the high once again a chilly 45°F. But Thursday will be a little cloudier than Wednesday, and I don’t know about you, but that always makes it feel colder to me. Thursday is also bookended by
The weather, currently. Unless you live in the hills, you probably didn’t wake up to any snow on Tuesday morning. But some folks did have late start days at school at work, or tricky commutes. Luckily, the threat of snow later in the week seems to have passed for
The weather, currently. We’re celebrating Valentine’s day with a winter weather advisory that runs through Tuesday morning. You know how snow predictions go in Portland — lots of fanfare, but it rarely manifests to the degree predicted. So as usual, take snow talk with a grain of salt — but
The weather, currently. Strap in for a week of wild weather! We’re in for a brutal reminder that winter is far from over here in Portland. After a foggy Sunday, Monday will be a dark and stormy day. We’ll be getting rain and there’s even a solid
The weather, currently. What an emotional roller coaster the weather has been this week! Predictions are shaping up to be very accurate more than about 24 hours in advance, but luckily the errors are tending towards the sunny side. After Thursday’s sunshine treat, Friday is shaping up to be
The weather, currently. I don’t like being wrong — who does? — but even so, I wasn’t mad about waking up to sunshine on Wednesday morning instead of the rain I was expecting. I tried to get the 10 minutes of morning fresh air and sunshine my doctor recommends by
The weather, currently. I should know better than to get my hopes up about sunshine at this time of year — the sunny weekend I’d been counting on for gardening is no longer likely. Instead, we’ll have a partly sunny Wednesday afternoon, following morning showers. Thursday is also likely
The weather, currently. Tuesday will be wet! We may see as much as half an inch of rain and we’ll also have wind up to 20mph plus gusts up to 30mph — that means it could be one of those raining sideways days! Be very careful if you’re out
The weather, currently. I know Portland isn’t reliably warm and sunny until July, but that doesn’t stop me from looking for signs of spring starting in February. Right now, despite all the rain, it feels nice that we haven’t been below freezing for a few days. My
The weather, currently. Whelp, the groundhog saw his shadow, so we get six more weeks of winter — and it’s going to feel like it, too. The sunshine we’ve been enjoying for the last week is over and we’re back to the more typical Oregon winter weather of
The weather, currently. It is finally upon us—the day we put the weather forecast in the hands (paws?) of an adorable rodent. On Thursday morning, Punxsutawney Phil will emerge from his burrow and look for his shadow for the 137th time (that’s a long-lived groundhog!) Although I am
The weather, currently. Happy February! I wish the turning of the months meant the turning of the season, but unless the groundhog says differently tomorrow, we’ve got a while to wait. The extreme cold temps the last few nights have wilted the hellebore blooms, and that’s all the
The weather, currently. Burrr! As I type this, I’m watching vapor drift off the newly defrosted and refilled birdbath, making it look like a boiling caldron. And that’s a good indication of the temps to come. It’s going to stay cold through Tuesday, and fall below freezing
The weather, currently. The snow didn’t end up making an appearance this weekend, but the freezing temps sure did! My birdbath was once again frozen and there’s an unmistakable chill in the air. Overnight temps will continue to drop below freezing for the next few days. Emergency warming
The weather, currently. Friday is shaping up to be a rainy day with temps in the high 40s—but brace yourselves—the below-freezing temps are coming back this weekend. After a wet but mellow Friday and Saturday, temps will drop into the 20s on Saturday night and stay in the
The weather, currently. The air stagnation warning remains in effect until 10 am Thursday morning, so skip your morning jog or bike ride if you can. By Thursday afternoon we’ll have the mix of clouds and sun that has become common this week, but Thursday evening will bring back
The weather, currently. Air quality warnings aren’t limited to fire season — we’ve got an air stagnation warning in effect until Thursday morning. That means anyone with respiratory issues should be especially careful, and honestly everyone should avoid vigorous outdoor activity if possible. Also, avoid any outdoor wood burning
The weather, currently. I’ve been enjoying a few drier, sunnier days, but I need to remind myself that winter isn’t even half over yet! When we’ve got clouds and rain every day, it’s easy to get used to and settle into a cozy routine. But when
The weather, currently. Aside from the surprise hail this weekend, it’s been nice to get some drier days and even a bit of bright sunshine! Saturday was the first time in months that it’s felt like spring is coming back (even if it’s still a long way
The weather, currently. After some morning fog burns off, Friday will be our sunniest day of the week — plan your activities accordingly! As for the weekend, Saturday will be wet and Sunday will be a mix of clouds and sun. And every day will have about the same temps we’
The weather, currently. Y’all, it’s time to get our vitamin D fix! It’s not going to be warm, but Thursday and Friday are going to show us a bit of sunshine, and should be dry too. Thursday’s high temp will only break into the low 40s,
The weather, currently. I hope you had a nice long weekend! We’ve gotten a few sun breaks recently, but now the rain is back. Wednesday will be a wet day with the heaviest rain in the morning, followed by lighter precipitation throughout the mid-day and afternoon. We should get
The weather, currently. Happy Friday the 13th! While I certainly don’t need an excuse to watch a horror movie, it’s always a special treat when they’re on theme. We’ll be getting rain this Friday, so how about a classic film like Poltergeist? If you’ve seen
The weather, currently. Spring is still months away, but the hellebores are starting to bloom. I love having them around because they bring some life and color to the garden before even the crocuses begin to emerge. The plant life and sun breaks are good reminders that the days are
The weather, currently. Wednesday we’ll have showers before 10am and rain after 10am. Generally the difference between showers and rain come down to intensity and duration. Showers tend to be more sporadic, starting and stopping, and are generally less intense. While rain tends to be more uniform and longer
The weather, currently. As wet as it’s been, we’re actually a little below average rainfall for January. Luckily we’ve got a long, wet month ahead to try and make up for it. Tuesday is shaping up to be the driest day of the week — so plan to
The weather, currently. No big surprises in the forecast for Monday — the week is starting out with the same weather we’ve been having all weekend. Monday will feature rain through most of the day with a significant breeze, and even some wind gusts of more than 30mph. More low
The weather, currently. I don’t know about y’all, but the first week back to normal after the year-end break was kind of brutal! It’s amazing how quickly I can get out of the habit of a normal sleep schedule and real pants. Luckily the weather this Friday-Sunday
The weather, currently. More high winds are impacting road conditions and threatening power outages through late Thursday morning. The last wind incident rearranged my patio furniture for me, and now I’m rethinking exactly what it means to be prepared for these conditions! By Thursday afternoon the wind will be
The weather, currently. Happy New Year! What a wild weather ride it’s been since the last newsletter! The snow, ice, and wind created a variety of hazards for the PNW during the end of 2022 and also stalled out many people’s holiday travel plans. Not to mention the
The weather, currently. Happy Winter Solstice! This Wednesday will be the longest night of the year, after which the days will start getting longer again. So, for anyone struggling with the early sunsets, we’ve reached a turning point. As for the weather, the threat/promise of snow keeps becoming
The weather, currently. Whelp, it looks like the snow is holding off for at least a few more days. There’s still a chance later in the week, and freezing rain is predicted by the week’s end. But Tuesday should simply be cold and rainy—thank goodness. The threat
The weather, currently. I don’t know about all of you, but I’ve got a serious case of year-end senioritis. The temptation to set an out-of-office email and hibernate until early January is strong. Unfortunately, there is still work to be done! As for the weather, we’ve already
The weather, currently. It finally happened; I woke up to about an inch of ice on the top of the birdbath. And this trend is likely to hold for at least a couple of days. Although Friday will be bright and sunny, the overnight low will drop down to 27,
The weather, currently. Thursday will be a beautiful day — as long as you’re appreciating it out the windows of a well-insulated and heated space. The daytime high will reach about 43 degrees, and it will also be breezy — making sure those cold temps work their way through your layers.
The weather, currently. The fog is really sticking around! Visibility was low in places on Tuesday morning, and that’s going to be true again on Wednesday morning. By noon the fog should pass and we’ll get a fairly bright afternoon — a good reminder of what the sun looks
The weather, currently. We’re going to start getting a bit of sun on Tuesday after another foggy morning. But it’ll still be cold, with a high barely breaking 40°F. Even so, the weather should be dry for the rest of the week, so it’ll be an
The weather, currently. Sunday’s fog will be sticking around through Monday morning, so be careful if you need to be out on the road — visibility will be limited in some areas. After the morning fog dissipates, we’ll have a mostly cloudy day with a chance of some light
The weather, currently. The current weather trend is holding through the weekend — we’ll have a wet few days before seeing a big shift next week. Friday will once again be a rainy day with temps in the 40s, and the rain will last overnight, with temps dropping to the
The weather, currently. My elderly dog, Nutmeg, is launching a full-fledged protest of the cold and wet weather. She’s decided as long as her front paws are across the threshold, it counts as being outside for a potty break. And I regret to inform you, dear reader, she is
The weather, currently. Only a few days into December and I’m running out of interesting ways to tell you it’s going to rain. So let’s begin a precipitation terminology rundown. According to the National Weather Service, what we’ll see on Wednesday is a drizzle. What’s
The weather, currently. After Monday’s sunshine we’re settling into a week of rain. In fact, there isn’t going to be much variability in the weather this week at all. Highs will be in the low 40s, and lows in the high 30s, sometimes with less than 5
The weather, currently. As I write this, I’m watching the snow fall in the backyard. It’s pretty for now, but I’m hoping it doesn’t make road conditions too dangerous. By Monday morning, the weather will have calmed down, and we’ll even see some sunshine — before
The weather, currently. More wintery mix is on the way! Friday will be a combo of rain and snow — which you see more of will depend on your microclimate and elevation, but roads can be slippery even when you don’t see snow or ice, so be careful. Temps for
The weather, currently. Happy December! We’ve reached the countdown to the end of the year — what a ride it’s been! Many Portlanders are entering December with a literal bang, thanks to blown transformers. The recent storm left many folks without power. The other big weather story is snow!
The weather, currently. The wind is back! The worst of it will be in the early morning hours, but breezes and some gusts will last throughout Wednesday. Otherwise, it’s going to be another cold and wet day, with highs only reaching the mid-40s and up to half an inch
The weather, currently. It’s starting to feel like the sun is only up for a couple of hours a day. When the rain rolled in yesterday, it got so dark I thought it was nighttime! These dark days can be a bummer, and it’s important to have tools
The weather, currently. Brace yourselves, the real cold is beginning this week. Overnight lows will start dipping below freezing regularly, and we may even see a few snowflakes this week, though it’s unlikely significant amounts of snow will stick in Portland proper. Monday will be a mixed bag of
The weather, currently. After a wet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are looking mostly dry. Hopefully that keeps conditions safer if you’re planning to hit the road for a long weekend. But starting Friday, it’s rain as far as the forecast can see. We may even get some show
The weather, currently. We’re finally getting some rain again on Tuesday, and we need it! We’re currently at risk of breaking the longest November dry streak. The high temp will be back around 50, and overnight low only in the mid-40s, so we shouldn’t have to worry
The weather, currently. The rain didn’t make an appearance on Sunday. And now, it looks like it’ll show up either Monday night or Tuesday. However, it won’t stick around long (this time). Monday will be a mostly cloudy day, with a high temp around 50°F. The
The weather, currently. The wind has finally kicked up to the point it merits an official advisory. For now, the advisory is in effect until Friday morning at 7am, but it could be extended. Meanwhile, it’s lasting just long enough to make sure I lose my trash cans again.
The weather, currently. The expected reprieve from the wind didn’t quite manifest. Wind is now expected for the rest of the week. Thursday will be another sunny and clear day, but with biting cold winds — and gusts reaching almost 40mph. Likely a bit more than a standard sweater and
The weather, currently. Brrrr! It’s cold out there! That wind is really cutting. My dog looks at me mournfully every time she steps into the backyard — but unfortunately, she also objects to wearing sweaters. As I write this I’ve got a giant pot of chicken soup simmering on
The weather, currently. If you enjoyed Monday’s weather you’re going to love Tuesday! It’ll be just slightly warmer (if mid-50s can be considered warm) and slightly less windy. But we’re getting another dose of that crisp, fall air with just enough breeze to make the fallen
The weather, currently. You know it’s been cold when temps in the mid-50s seem like warm weather — and that’s the situation this week. Monday’s high temp should reach 56, putting us roughly 10 degrees warmer than the average for the last couple of weeks. But it might
The weather, currently. Friday is going to be cloudy, with a chance of morning rain. The weekend will be cold, with high temps holding steady in the mid-40s, but it’ll be dry and mostly sunny. So outdoor activities should be possible if you’re willing to bundle up. Just
The weather, currently. Last night’s big freeze wasn’t quite as big as expected! I thought I’d wake up to the birdbath frozen solid, but there wasn’t even a crust of ice on top. Apparently, a dry breeze came through town and ruined the frost’s plans
The weather, currently. Our first real frost is here! Tuesday night’s temps dip to around 30, and that means we’ll wake up Wednesday to frost as far as the eye can see. Hopefully all of your fragile plants are indoors or covered by now! If you need to
The weather, currently. Happy Election Day! Be sure to drop off your ballot if you haven’t already — it’s too late to return by mail. Luckily, it should be perfect fall weather to walk to your nearest official drop box. Although it will still be cool, with a high
The weather, currently. Welcome back to standard time! I’m glad not to be waking up in the dark, but I don’t like change. It’s jarring on the system. And my dog is once again confused about when she should be begging for meals. We’re probably going
The weather, currently. It is going to be a WET few days! So wet, in fact, that there are flood warnings for Friday and Saturday. The National Weather Service predicts 3-6 inches of rainfall from the coast to the cascades, though we’ll only see 1-3 inches of that in
The weather, currently. Thursday morning will be foggy in parts of town until around noon — so be extra careful if you’re out and about. The afternoon will be cloudy but likely dry, until rain starts up again after midnight. Temps are staying cool, too, with both the highs and
The weather, currently. It’s getting cold out there! The high temp will only make it to 47°F on Wednesday, and the snow level is creeping down to 2400 feet. Still far too high to affect us on the valley floor, but likely of interest to folks scheduling ski
The weather, currently. Tuesday will be drizzly rather than rainy — but that’s the biggest change. The high temp won’t make it much above 50°F, a mere 5 degrees higher than Monday night’s low. Tuesday night may get exciting with a chance of a thunderstorm, and the
The weather, currently. Happy Halloween! Looks like the forecast isn’t very trick-or-treating friendly. We’ll be getting rain pretty much all day. And not just a drizzle, either. We could get as much as half an inch of rainfall! It’ll also be a windy day, with gusts up
The weather, currently. Friday, the rain is back, and we could see as much as half an inch of rainfall! It’ll shift to more of a drizzle overnight, plus some bonus fog. The weekend will be rainy, too. With temperatures staying consistent — highs in the mid-50s and lows in
The weather, currently. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been enjoying the rain. I’ve been excited to pull out the cardigans and fuzzy socks, and make my remote working set-up even cozier. Not to mention the parade of warm beverages all day long. But I’m
The weather, currently. Wednesday is another drizzly day, but the afternoon and evening shouldn’t be too wet — so save your outdoor adventures for later in the day if you can. Although the last few days have seemed like a constant downpour — we need it. We’re still behind our
The weather, currently. We’ve entered the time of year where weather reporters stretch their vocabularies to find different ways to say “it’s going to rain.” There’s not a lot of variation coming up this week — even the high and low temps are staying consistent within a few
The weather, currently. Well, that was an abrupt shift! I had to drive to Seattle and back on Friday, so I got a great view of the rain and fog all day, plus even a little hail. Autumn may have been a long time coming, but now it’s not
The weather, currently. Y’all know I’ve been ready for fall since August — well, now it’s showing up in abundance. We’re about to get a jarring shift from highs in the 70s and 80s one day to highs only reaching the mid-50s starting Friday, and staying similarly
The weather, currently. The haze isn’t done with us yet! We’ll be seeing that orange glow in the sky for at least the first half of Thursday. It should clear for a partly sunny afternoon, with a high of 71°F, so keep your fingers crossed for that!
The weather, currently. Checking with the National Weather Service for our area meant getting slammed with bright red warnings, so I guess the poetic quotes about autumn leaves I'd planned to share can wait! The air quality advisory we’ve all grown to know and dislike has been extended once
The weather, currently. Strange weather this week! Summer refuses to go quietly, but now that we’ve broken several high temp records for October, we should start seeing a shift to more autumnal weather. Further complicating the forecast is the haze from wildfire smoke that keeps overstaying its welcome. Tuesday,
The weather, currently. The clear weekend we were expecting didn’t quite pan out! You’ve probably noticed by now that the air still smells of wildfire smoke. The air quality warning has now been extended twice — the current warning expires at 5:00 PM on Monday. Let’s cross
The weather, currently. Our summery fall is set to continue all weekend, with warm temps and clear skies. Even the air quality advisory is set to end by Friday night — which could make outdoor activities safer and more comfortable over the weekend. Of course, that’s assuming you find 80°
The weather, currently. What a strange fall we’re having! Mornings are starting with an autumn chill in the air, requiring your favorite cardigan or fleece jacket, and afternoons are properly hot — feeling downright summery. At least, if you don’t look at any of the leaves changing colors or
The weather, currently. Well, we almost had a nice weekend. But the air quality issues put a damper on things. The updated alert is now in effect through Friday. Much of the haze is due to wildfire smoke blowing our way, and now we have another reason to avoid breathing
The weather, currently. You may have noticed some fog on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, we’re likely to get a bit of haze, obscuring our view of the sun. But that won’t stop the temps from getting over 80°F by the afternoon. In fact, we’re already
The weather, currently. We’re sliding into a fall that doesn’t quite feel like fall yet, and I’m reminded of our spring that didn’t feel like spring. Remember all those cool and rainy days just a few months ago? The rain was so out of season it
The weather, currently. If you’re up early on Tuesday, you’ll be greeted by morning fog. Later in the morning the fog will give way to clouds, and later still the sun will take over. Looks like we didn’t break a high temp record for October yet, but
The weather, currently. Happy October! No matter how many pumpkins I’ve scattered both in and outside my home, it still doesn’t look like fall. The warm weather is hanging on for another week, and some temps have been unseasonably high enough for talk of even more record-breaking — right
The weather, currently. Did you see the lightning last night? That was quite a show! And listening to a proper rainstorm was incredibly soothing. Friday morning we’ll get some fog (so be careful if you’re on the road) but that will burn off by the afternoon and we’
The weather, currently. I was absolutely thrilled to wake up to some sprinkles on Wednesday morning, and I’ve got my fingers crossed that Thursday’s 50/50 chance of rain leads to an encore of Wednesday’s weather. Sprinkles or no, Thursday will be cooler with a high around
The weather, currently. Get ready for rain! Or, at least, a light drizzle. Total rainfall is likely to be pretty small, but it’ll still be a welcome change from the warm and dry days we’ve been experiencing for a while. We’re likely to wake up to rain
The weather, currently. Tuesday is another warm and sunny day, but we’ll start to see a shift Tuesday evening. Thanks to an offshore weather front making moves inland Tuesday night, we’ll see a breeze and a chance of rain overnight, along with a lovely marine layer and more
The weather, currently. I went apple picking this weekend, and it was lovely. There are at least two pies in my immediate future! The farm adventure was also the perfect example of the awkward season shift we’re in the midst of. When I woke up, I threw on a
The weather, currently. It may be fall, but summer isn’t done with us yet! To make up for the temperatures, I’ve got a vanilla pumpkin candle burning on my desk as I work, in an attempt to provide some additional fall vibes. Friday will be an almost exact
The weather, currently. Happy first day of fall! If you’ve been following this newsletter for any time at all, you know I’ve been counting down to this one for a while! Thursday’s weather will be an appropriate first autumn day, following a summer with so much heat.
The weather, currently. After two days of sunshine, some clouds and maybe even sprinkles are on their way — very appropriate for the last day before fall officially begins. Wednesday morning will be cool and partly cloudy, and in an interesting reversal the say will get cloudier in the afternoon, rather
The weather, currently. Even with the first day of fall just around the corner, summer isn’t done with us yet. Tuesday is shaping up to be very similar to Monday in the weather department. We’ll have the cooler morning and night to let us know the seasons are
The weather, currently. We got a taste of fall this weekend, but Monday reminds us that summer isn’t over yet! The week will start with a sunny and warm day, with a high temperature reaching 84°F. For the sun lovers among you — enjoy it while it lasts, we
The weather, currently. Cross your fingers and toes for some sprinkles this Friday and Saturday! We’ll be hovering around a 20% chance of rain, with Saturday seeming more likely as some rain may move inland from the coast. But even without rain Friday and Saturday will feel like fall.
The weather, currently. If you enjoyed Wednesday’s weather (like I did,) you’re going to love Thursday! We’ll have another lovely fall-like day with some clouds in the sky, a properly cool morning and evening, and daytime highs only reaching around 74°F. The weekend will be even
The weather, currently. The air quality is continuing to improve, though you should still keep an eye on it if you plan to spend extended periods outdoors. Conditions can change quickly if the wind shifts, bringing more wildfire smoke our way. But if the trend continues, we should be back
The weather, currently. I’m writing this forecast from a dwindling power supply, while surrounded by candles and lanterns. My outage isn’t part of the planned safety outages meant to avoid fire, it’s just one of those seemingly unavoidable accidents. But it’s a good reminder to make
The weather, currently. This weekend the orange glow of sunshine filtered through wildfire smoke brought back anxious memories of September 2020, and made me cancel some outdoor plans. If you’re also looking out for what kind of air you breathe, you can keep an eye on air quality through
The weather, currently. We’re sliding into a sunny and hot weekend, with a high temp not quite reaching 90 on Friday, but making it into the mid 90s by Saturday. Friday is going to be a windy day, even in the city, and gusts could reach almost 30mph, so
The weather, currently. Some of us woke up to a bit of surprise rain last night, but it looks like that won’t be happening again soon. In fact, there’s a fire weather watch coming up for parts of Oregon this Friday and Saturday, so keep that in mind
The weather, currently. I found the cutest little baby butternut and delacata squash at a farmer’s market over the long weekend, and they’re really helping me embrace fall vibes — even with a few 90 degree days still in the forecast. Wednesday will be a mix of clouds and
The weather, currently. I don’t enjoy being wrong, but even so, I was delighted to wake up to unexpected clouds on Thursday morning. What a perfect way to ring in September, and the beginning of meteorological fall! I celebrated with a lazy, homemade pumpkin spice latte and my dog
The weather, currently. Happy September! This week’s heat is on the downswing, but we’ll still get up over 90 degrees today, so there’s no pretending it isn’t hot (no matter how hard I try.) The humidity is also staying at around 50% and the overnight temp
The weather, currently. Tuesday’s overnight haze will dissipate, leaving us with a sunny and clear Wednesday still too hot for my taste, but mellowed from Tuesday’s extreme. We’ll be in the 90’s the rest of the week before getting back to a more seasonally appropriate run
The weather, currently. Not going to lie, I’m so focused on the nearness of fall and everything that goes with it, I cringe a bit when I see a string of days in the 90s turn up in the forecast. Tuesday is set to be the hottest day of
The weather, currently. I hope you enjoyed the cooler weekend (I sure did!) because we’re about to get three hot days in a row, with Tuesday reaching almost 100°F. Monday will ease us into that hot spell with a high around 91°F, but we’ll ease into
The weather, currently. The official start of autumn is still 28 days away, but we’ll be getting some fall vibes this weekend. (Break out the pumpkin spice at your discretion.) Friday will be a mix of clouds and sun, with a high temp just over 80°F. The weather
The weather, currently. Thursday will be the hottest day of the week, before we’re treated to a weekend cool down. With sunny skies all day, Thursday will reach a high of 94°F, but with a heat index of 99°F. What is a “heat index” you might be
The weather, currently. Here come those 90+ degree temps we were promised! Wednesday will be a bright and sunny day, with a high reaching the low to mid 90s. Clear skies day and night, with a light, pleasant breeze. Though it is well documented at this point that I’d
The weather, currently. As I predicted, today was the perfect morning for a few outdoor tasks. I was a total cliché with a hose in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. Although we’re still seeing some above-average daytime highs, nighttime temps are cooling down. This
The weather, currently. We got more clouds than expected this weekend and I enjoyed every minute of it! It was an especially nice break considering we’ll be back to some 90°F days this week, though not quite as hot as initially predicted. Monday will be warm and sunny
The weather, currently. After the last couple of days, Friday and the weekend be a relief. Although high temps will still be in the 80s, some clouds and light breezes will make the weather more pleasant, and will make outdoor activities much safer. Friday will be cloudy for much of
The weather, currently. The high temperatures aren’t going away any time soon. In fact, Thursday might break a high temp record for the date. But we will be getting clouds for a few days and Thursday even comes with a slight chance of showers — cross your fingers with me
The weather, currently. The heat advisory is back! From Wednesday at noon until 10pm on Thursday, the heat will be reaching potentially dangerous levels, with both days hovering just below 100°F at their hottest. Here’s a safety reminder from the advisory, “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an
The weather, currently. Daytime high temps are climbing again, and Tuesday will just miss a high of 90°F. But we’ll wake up to some morning clouds and the temp won’t make it over 70°F until around 11am, so even folks like me — who are far from
The weather, currently. Monday will be sunny and clear, with a high temp reaching 86. But Monday will be the coolest day of the week, with temps once again soaring above the seasonal average for the area. By Wednesday and Thursday, temps will make it to at least the mid-90s,
The weather, currently. We’ve gotten a few more clouds than expected, and I’m not mad about it! Friday we’ll also have partly cloudy skies that will clear up overnight — likely in time to appreciate the full moon, though the best view will be for night owls after
The weather, currently. Thursday will be a clear, sunny day. The high will reach 85°F, and a light breeze will pick up in the afternoon. This is about as close as you can get to the perfect August day. Other areas of Oregon have been getting some impressive lighting
The weather, currently. We’re getting another cloudy day, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Once again, we’ll wake up to morning clouds that will partially burn off as the day progresses, culminating in a partly cloudy afternoon with a high of 80. And once again, we’ve
The weather, currently. Listen, I just want to wear sweaters and eat soup — is that so much to ask? As a compromise, we’re at least going to see a few clouds this week, and I’ll take what I can get. Tuesday will be another warm day, but not
The weather, currently. We’ve got another heat advisory here in Portland — this one lasting through Monday evening. The day will start with plenty of sunshine, and temps will climb throughout the day, eventually reaching around 93°F. Monday afternoon we’ll be seeing haze thanks to smoke from the
The weather, currently. The coolest day of the week, Thursday won’t even break into the 80s. We’ll wake up to beautiful cloud cover that will burn off as the day progresses and the temperature warms. An afternoon breeze will transition us into a clear night, with a low
The weather, currently. After a couple of days with clouds and even light sprinkles, the sun is back. Wednesday will be sunny all day with a high around 87°F. We’ll get some breeze in the afternoon, and the overnight low will make it to 60°F. For those
The weather, currently. Tuesday will be another warm day that feels mild in comparison to last week. The high temp will reach around 88°F and we’ll have a little wind, likely reaching no more than 10mph. The overnight cooldown will get to 60°F, which is another relief
The weather, currently. August brings a slight reprieve from the intense heat we’ve been experiencing for the last week. We’ll even get some clouds in the sky, with a high temp in the high 80s. We’ll also get a light breeze in the afternoon. Overnight temps are
The weather, currently. The excessive heat warning and air quality advisory remain in effect through Saturday, so take extra care if you must be outdoors. Friday will reach a high of around 100 again and the weekend will be similarly hot, though Saturday and Sunday we may begin to see
The weather, currently. The excessive heat warning is still going strong and has now been extended until Saturday. We also have an air quality alert for the region, also through Saturday. So now we have two reasons to stay indoors, if at all possible. People are also being asked to
The weather, currently. Wednesday is another scorcher with highs around 100°F, and these hot temps are here to stay for the rest of the week. Mainstream coverage of extreme heat often fails to recognize that climate change is a public health issue. Seeing pictures of kids playing in fountains
The weather, currently. The excessive heat warning continues! Tuesday will reach a few degrees hotter than Monday — and Monday was already too hot! Overnight, temps are only cooling to the high 60s, which isn’t really low enough for significant relief. It’s possible some nights this week won’t
The weather, currently. This week we’re sliding into another heat wave, complete with an excessive heat watch active Monday-Friday. Temperatures will be 10-15 degrees above average for this time off year most of the week, starting off in the high 90s on Monday. Hopefully you’re prepared to keep
The weather, currently. We’re going to wake up to some beautiful clouds on Friday that will begin to burn off as the day goes on. By afternoon we’ll have mostly sunny skies and a high temp striving for — but likely not quite reaching — a warm 80°F. By
The weather, currently. We get a slight reprieve from the sun and heat on Thursday. The high will reach around 85°F and we’ll have a mix of clouds and sunshine to take the edge off, too. Do any necessary outdoor tasks in the next couple days and do
The weather, currently. I hope you enjoyed Tuesday’s weather, because Wednesday is almost an exact repeat. We’ll once again see sunshine all day with a high around 90°F, and a cooldown to just 60°F overnight. Use today as a test-run for your cooling strategy, because next
The weather, currently. I hope you enjoyed the cloud break as much as I did because now we’re back to full sun for a few days. Tuesday will be warm and sunny all day, with a high temp hovering around 90°F and only a light breeze to take
The weather, currently. Monday will start off partly cloudy and get sunnier throughout the day, reaching a high temp just over 80. Get up early if you want to enjoy a cool jog, dog walk, or get your garden watered before the heat of the day kicks in. These warm
The weather, currently. Friday is once again full of sunshine, with a high temp lazily reaching for the mid-80s. Temps will cool to the high 60s overnight leading into a mild, cooler weekend. Saturday and Sunday’s highs will hover right around the 80°F mark and both days will
The weather, currently. More sunshine on Thursday, with highs in the mid-80s. This is the average temp for this time of year — so after our cool, wet spring and our heatwaves, we’re right where we’re supposed to be. We’ve got a weather system moving along the coast
The weather, currently. Another warm, sunshiny day this Tuesday with a high temp hovering around 90. We’ll only cool down to the high 50s overnight, but we’re likely to get a solid breeze starting Tuesday afternoon that will help break up the heat. It’s the perfect weather
The weather, currently. The sun is back with a vengeance this week! Monday will be a bright, full-sun day with highs reaching the mid-90s. Overnight, the low will only make it down to 60. Portlanders are used to Summer starting on July 4, but this year it seems to be
The weather, currently. The clouds aren’t ready to let go yet, but the temperatures are creeping upwards. We should just barely reach a high of 80°F on Friday, but like the last couple of days, the humidity might make it feel a bit warmer. The weekend looks much
The weather, currently. The word of the day is petrichor — the smell of rain on dry ground after a warm spell. The term was coined in an article published in the scientific journal Nature in 1964, which described the chemical process that produces the smell. Although everything about this word
The weather, currently. The weather is cooling down for a couple of days before it warms back up. Wednesday will be a mild, typical Portland day with high temps reaching the mid 70s amid substantial cloud cover. We may even see some light sprinkles. As a person who avoids getting
