Break out the shades and shorts Portland - Thursday heats up to about 75 degrees
By Rosemarie Stein
Published on April 9, 2026.
The National Weather Service predicts that temperatures will warm up to about 75 degrees on Thursday, with temperatures across the valleys expected to reach around 70 degrees. This comes ahead of a change in patterns that could bring rain to the metro area as early as Friday afternoon. Shower chances are highest in the Cascade foothills, with the potential for afternoon showers dropping to 30-60%. Saturday is expected to be a wet day with showers and thunderstorms. Meanwhile, Sunday will be the lowest day in over a week with temperatures reaching around 55 degrees.
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