What would Rose Festival weekend be like without rain and clouds?
Lucky you: The Portland-area won't have such worries!
According to the National Weather Service, the forecast begins with a somewhat rainy Friday, complete with a slim chance of afternoon thunderstorms when temperatures reach a high of 60 degrees. Look for south winds up 15 miles per hour and a 70 percent chance of precipitation.
Come Friday night, a sky full of clouds and showers are likely. Also, there's a slight chance of evening thunderstorms followed by midnight showers and autumnal lows around 45. Friday's total rainfall amounts should reach about two-tenths of an inch.
On Saturday, prepare for a mostly cloudy morning followed by partly sunny skies in the afternoon until the showers begin (there's a 40 percent chance). Highs should again hit about 65 degrees, with light wind increasing to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Nightfall brings partly cloudy skies, and lows around 50 in the big city and 45 in the burbs. Winds taper off after midnight.
Sunday's forecast is simple: partly cloudy skies, day and night, with highs up to 70 and lows around 50.
Happy festivities!