Portland's Weekend Weather: Rainy Days Ahead

Portland is in for a wet weekend! An atmospheric river is bringing rain to the area. It will start on Friday morning. Wind gusts could reach 25 miles per hour. The rain will not stop. The National Weather Service says there is a 100% chance of rain. Up to an inch of rain is possible. The temperature will be around 60 degrees during the day. It will drop to 48 degrees at night. The rain will continue on Saturday. Thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon. The high will be around 52 degrees. The low will be 45 degrees. Sunday will be similar. Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected. The high might be a bit warmer. The low might be a bit colder.The mountains will see new snow. The National Weather Service says the region could get 2-3 inches of rain in the valleys. The coast and the Coast Range could see 3-4 inches. The rain is not ending soon. The forecast for next week shows a chance of rain every day. This weather is typical for Portland. The city is known for its rain. But this weekend might be wetter than usual. People should be prepared for wet conditions. They might want to plan indoor activities.