Mark Nelsen is the Chief Meteorologist at KPTV (FOX 12). A lifelong Northwest enthusiast, he has dedicated over 30 years to PDX television, focusing on regional interest and world news, particularly in North America. His expertise and insights have made him a trusted voice in the field, as he continues to engage viewers with his passion for weather and the region.
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Hottest weather of the year settles over the weekend.
High pressure settles over the Pacific Northwest, keeping the weather dry and hot! While temperatures start to cool by Tuesday, the overall pattern remains warm and dry through next week.
Good news! The heatwave will be ending this evening as cooler ocean air arrives. Expect at least 10-15 degrees of cooling for Tuesday.
It’s an early summer this year; very poor timing after a terrible snowpack in the mountains last winter and a warm/dry-ish spring
We aren't forecasting a heat wave, but why are some forecasts so hot?
90s again Tuesday, First Alert Weather Day Saturday for frequent downpours/storms
Cooler & wetter weather develops by the end of the week
Under partly cloudy skies, Portland finally reached 70° this afternoon, the first time in 5 days we’ve moved out of the 60s. Skies remain partly cloudy tonight, and temperatures will be cool again, down into the upper 40s and lower 50s in the metro area.
Compared to the extreme heat across much of the USA, most would consider our weather just about perfect today. After patchy morning clouds, sunshine has returned to all parts of the region except some spots along the coastline.
Cooler through the first half of the weekend. Then, heat builds for the start of the work week.
