Even though temperatures will increase into the mid 50s on Monday, rainy weather is expected to persist, so pack a jacket before you leave.
President’s Day is expected to begin with a heavy rainstorm, which will turn into showers by the evening and clear off overnight into early Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
After what the city went through late last week, the high temperature will feel warm. Monday’s high is predicted to be close to 52 degrees.
Over the course of this holiday weekend, travelers in the mountains will have to contend with snow from elevations of roughly 3,500 feet and above, which includes all of the Cascade passes. The mountains are under a snow storm warning through Monday at 4 p.m.
Over 3,500 feet, another foot of snow is expected to fall. Be ready for winter driving conditions and check TripCheck.com for information on closed roads and chain requirements. Due to numerous disabled vehicles on the road between La Grande and Baker City, Interstate 84 at Baker City in eastern Oregon was closed as of two in the morning on Monday.
As clouds move in and out, Portland may see some patchy fog early Tuesday along with a few persistent showers. The temperature will rise to almost 53 degrees.
With a 100% chance of precipitation, rain is expected to return in earnest on Wednesday. The high will be close to fifty-two degrees.
By Thursday, a ridge is expected to form into the area, according to extended forecast models. For at least Friday, this keeps a large portion of the metro region dry. However, there is still a 20–30% probability that a weak front will move in and bring some showers with it. As the weekend approaches, high temperatures are predicted to progressively rise into the mid to upper 50s.
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