Portland is heading into a mostly sunny Wednesday with a high near 91°F — your last truly warm, dry day before a significant pattern change sweeps in Thursday night. Get outside while you can; widespread rain is on the way.
Today’s Setup
The upper-level ridge that’s been baking the Rose City is finally breaking down and shifting east. Skies stay mostly sunny through the afternoon, with west winds building to 1–12 mph and gusts up to 21 mph by later in the day — enough to make it feel a bit more bearable than recent afternoons. The overnight low drops to a comfortable 58°F under partly cloudy skies. Track conditions through the day on your Portland weather forecast.
Best Window To Be Outside
Morning is your sweet spot before the heat peaks near 91°F. Roll out an outdoor yoga mat at Tom McCall Waterfront Park or in your backyard for an early session — it’s a beautiful Pacific Northwest morning. By early afternoon, shade and water become your best friends. If you’re near the Columbia River Gorge, note those afternoon gusts; bring a light layer for the highway overlooks even on a hot day.
Tonight’s Concerts
Outdoor music conditions are nearly perfect tonight. The ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARS plays Hayden Homes Amphitheater — grab tickets on SeatGeek for a warm, partly cloudy evening with temps easing into the mid-60s by the end of the set. Also tonight: ANVIL with Midnite Hellion & Seduktor at Dante’s and SAWYER FREDERICKS with Ben Rice at Jack London Revue.
Looking ahead: the 5 Seconds of Summer EVERYONE’S A STAR! World Tour hits Moda Center on June 30. Snag a 5 Seconds of Summer t-shirt before you go — tickets on SeatGeek. Parker McCollum plays Hayden Homes Amphitheater on June 26; with rain likely that evening, layer a Parker McCollum t-shirt under something waterproof.
Rain, Wind, and Weekend Risk
The National Weather Service’s Portland office is tracking a frontal system arriving Thursday. Clouds build through the day with a high near 78°F, and showers become possible after 5 PM (30% chance). By Thursday night, rain is nearly certain — over 90% probability. Friday and Saturday bring a 10–25% chance of afternoon thunderstorms. No SPC severe weather outlook is in effect for the Portland metro, but outdoor weekend plans need a solid backup. Browse outdoor gear deals to refresh your rain kit now.
What To Wear or Bring
Today: light clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses. Tonight is backyard-gathering weather — set out a TIKI Brand 65-inch metal garden torch and enjoy the patio while conditions are still summer-perfect. Heading to Sauvie Island or Kelley Point Park for a picnic? A picnic basket set for 4 makes the most of what could be the best evening of the week.
Tonight’s Dinner
Keep it light and quick — pasta or a stir-fry means you won’t have the oven running long after a 91°F afternoon. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered to your door tonight. A Father’s Day grilling set is worth pulling out while the backyard is still dry; Thursday is not the night for it.
Next Few Days
- Thursday: Cloudy, high near 78°F, showers possible after 5 PM (30%)
- Thursday Night: Widespread rain, 90%+ chance
- Friday–Saturday: Rain continues; 10–25% afternoon thunderstorm chances
- Sunday into next week: Gradually drier and slightly warmer, with lingering light shower chances near the Coast Range and Cascades
