Portland, OR is waking up to a wet Tuesday morning with a high near 64°F and a 60% chance of showers — grab a packable rain jacket before you head out and plan your schedule around a stormy start.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service puts the heaviest shower and thunderstorm activity before 10 AM PT. Things ease to a slight chance from 10 AM through early afternoon, with a brief uptick possible around 1–2 PM, then conditions gradually improve through the evening. NWS Portland forecasters note that any thunderstorm potential today is likely overstated — available atmospheric energy is shallow, and updrafts probably won’t produce significant lightning. Still, expect genuine rain and SW winds around 13 mph gusting to 24 mph. Skip the umbrella and go with the rain jacket; you’ll thank yourself on the Burnside Bridge.
Best Window To Be Outside
Your clearest stretch is roughly 2–5 PM PT. That’s your best shot for a walk in Forest Park, a run along the Eastbank Esplanade, or outdoor errands in Northeast Portland. Tonight, a slight chance of light rain returns between 8 PM and 2 AM PT, with a low around 49°F and SW winds calming to 3–10 mph.
Tonight’s Events: Know Your Venue
Two outdoor regional shows tonight warrant rain-aware planning. Bob Dylan w/ Lucinda Williams plays the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, and Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful! is at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend — showers are likely across the region this evening. Dress in layers and check venue updates. You can Find tickets on StubHub or Get tickets on SeatGeek if you’re still deciding.
Looking ahead: Chelsea Handler brings the HIGH AND MIGHTY TOUR to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on June 12 — an indoor venue, perfect timing given what’s coming weatherwise. Also on June 12, Alex Warren: Finding Family on the Road hits Moda Center; an Alex Warren hoodie or Alex Warren hat makes a solid show-night look. And the Portland Fire host the Las Vegas Aces at Moda Center on June 11 — rep the Rose City with Official team gear on Fanatics.
Rainy Day Comfort Food
This is a programmable slow cooker kind of morning — load it up with chili or beef stew before you head out and come home to something warm. Prefer stovetop? An enameled cast iron Dutch oven handles the job beautifully. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Wednesday is the turnaround: partly sunny skies and a high near 68°F as the upper-level trough finally pushes east. After that, hold on — the National Weather Service is flagging a significant multi-day heat event centered on June 13–16 that could push Portland into the 90s and potentially near triple digits. That’s a dramatic swing after our recent cool, wet stretch. Start thinking about fans, shade, and hydration now. Forecasters do expect a return toward more normal 70s and 80s by the following Wednesday.
Stay ahead of the week with the Portland weather forecast and check outdoor gear deals to get ready for the incoming heat.
