The Never-Ending November: Portland's Skies Open Again for Another Blustery Day

Honestly, you could say it feels a bit like groundhog day for us here in Portland, couldn't you? Because, well, the forecast for this Thursday in November 2025 looks strikingly, almost annoyingly, familiar. We're talking more rain, more wind – a true Pacific Northwest special, if you will. And for those of us who had hoped Wednesday’s relentless downpour was perhaps a grand finale, I’m afraid there’s a rather soggy encore.

The National Weather Service folks, bless their diligent hearts, are basically telling us to expect a repeat performance. Rainfall? Oh yes, it’s coming, with some spots, especially those lovely foothills, potentially seeing an inch or more. It’s enough, let’s be frank, to make you wonder if your umbrella is truly up to the task or just a flimsy suggestion against the onslaught.

Then there's the wind, that blustery companion that often makes our commutes just a touch more... adventurous. Forecasters are pegging gusts at 30 to 40 miles per hour, particularly in the morning hours. So, brace yourself for some swaying trees, perhaps a few downed branches, and certainly a spirited battle with your coat on the way to work. Temperatures, by the way, will remain stubbornly chilly, hovering in the low 40s, a perfect complement to the general dampness.

It makes you ponder, doesn't it, just when we might catch a break? While Thursday promises to keep us firmly entrenched in our rainy season routine, there's a whisper of hope for the weekend. Perhaps, just perhaps, we'll shift from a full-on deluge to mere scattered showers. A small victory, sure, but in truth, one we’ll happily take after this seemingly endless stretch of gloom. Until then, maybe brew an extra cup of coffee, put on your warmest socks, and remember, this too shall pass. Eventually.