Todays weather in Portland · 16 May 2026 · 4 min

Todays weather in Portland - Saturday - 16 May 2026

Portland's Friday forecast brings a coat-in-May chill — ten degrees below average, grey skies, and evening rain showers rolling in after 5 p.m. Here's what to wear, when to carry the umbrella, and why next week could swing back to the seventies.

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Todays weather in Portland - Saturday - 16 May 2026

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Portland Friday Temperature Drop

Portland. It's cold out there.

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Morning Commute Conditions

The morning commute is the easy part. Skies will be thick with cloud cover but the rain holds off.

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Evening Rain Timing

The shift happens by sunset. Light rain showers move in Friday evening, and while the forecast isn't calling for anything heavy, the exact timing and intensity are still a little uncertain.

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Weekend Pattern and Cool Spell

This isn't just a one-day story. The cooler air is here through the weekend.

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What Changed From Earlier Forecast

A quick note on what shifted: earlier this week, Friday was looking mostly dry. The evening rain showers are a new addition to the forecast, so if you were planning around a dry Friday night, update those plans.

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Practical Gear Advice

Practical Friday call: layer up for the morning. Something heavier than you think you need.

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