Portland forecast for warmer weekend weather than Southern California

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland is forecast for four straight days of clear skies and 70-degree weather starting Friday.

Portland’s daytime highs will outshine areas of Southern California by one to two degrees during the Saint Patrick’s Day weekend. KOIN 6 Meteorologist Kelley Bayern predicts that much of the Pacific Northwest will see above-average temperatures for the middle of March.

“A strong ridge of high pressure will lock in over the Pacific Northwest this weekend, bringing above-normal temperatures,” Bayern said. “When these patterns set up in the spring, it can bring gorgeous, warm and pleasant conditions.”

Portland isn’t expected to break any temperature records during the weekend. However, record temperatures are still possible, especially on Monday, when Portland is forecast for a high of 75 degrees.

“There's a high likelihood we hit the low-to-mid 70s in Portland.” Bayern said. “The chance of record-breaking heat is slim, but not out of the question.”

The spectacular weather is expected to last until late next week, when the possibility of rain returns.