Average summer temps, some moisture possible for Portland Thursday

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Thursday may bring some moisture around Oregon as we get one step closer to the weekend.

There is a slight risk of showers in the east Portland & Vancouver metro areas late Thursday morning and into the afternoon.

This comes as an upper-level disturbance over eastern Oregon and the high desert in the Southwest continues to spread clouds and some moisture over the Cascades.

Expect temperatures in the low-80s in the Portland metro area and in the 60s along the coast.

No significant rainfall or significant high heat is coming to the region for the next week, despite the dog days of summer rolling on. Temperatures are expected to remain about average for this time of the year, typically in the low-80s for Portland and surrounding regions.

Those without air conditioning may revel in the average, comfortable temperatures. Meanwhile, Mother Nature's air conditioner — the Pacific Ocean — will continue keeping people mild for now, especially at the coast.