Portland is waking up to a beautiful Sunday — mostly sunny skies and a high near 67°F after overnight showers fade by sunrise, according to the National Weather Service. If you’ve been saving a hike in Forest Park or an afternoon along the Eastbank Esplanade for a genuinely dry day, this is it.
Today’s Setup
Skies clear through the morning with light northwest winds of 2 to 7 mph — barely noticeable. Rain chances sit at just 2%, so leave the umbrella home. The afternoon is the sweet spot, with comfortable temperatures and plenty of sunshine over the Rose City. Tonight cools to around 47°F under partly cloudy skies, still calm.
Best Window To Be Outside
All afternoon is yours. A round of golf, a ride along the Springwater Corridor, or a long overdue yard session all make sense today. Check out outdoor gear deals for solid spring picks — including men’s golf shorts marked down to $14.85 if you’re teeing up this afternoon. Evening looks equally fine: Monét X Change performs at Revolution Hall tonight (May 17). Get tickets on SeatGeek if you’re still on the fence.
Allergy Alert
Here’s the catch with all that dry sunshine: May in the Willamette Valley means grass and tree pollen can run high, and a light northwest breeze helps scatter it. If you’re sensitive, pack an allergy relief nasal spray before heading out. A pollen count face mask is smart for extended yard work or gardening. Back inside, a Levoit air purifier large room model can clean the air overnight so you wake up breathing easy.
Upcoming Events This Week
The improving forecast lines up nicely with outdoor events ahead. Portland Thorns FC takes on Bay FC at Providence Park on Wednesday, May 20 — temperatures should be in the low-to-mid 70s and mostly dry. Grab Official team gear on Fanatics to show up in style. Then Saturday, May 23 brings the Portland Timbers vs. San Jose Earthquakes, also at Providence Park — another evening that should feel like peak Pacific Northwest spring. Find tickets on StubHub before they’re gone.
Tonight’s Dinner
A mild spring evening calls for something quick and fresh — pasta primavera or a simple vegetable stir-fry hits the spot after a day outside. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Monday warms to near 72°F with mostly sunny skies and WNW winds gusting up to 18 mph — secure patio umbrellas or loose outdoor furniture before heading to bed tonight. The National Weather Service says an upper-level ridge builds across the Pacific Northwest by mid-week, pushing temperatures up another 2 to 6°F by Wednesday. By Thursday and Friday, there’s a 15 to 35% chance of reaching 80°F in the inland valleys — not a guarantee, but a promising trend. Keep tabs on the Portland weather forecast as that warm stretch develops.
