When will the strong winds end in Portland?

The strong east winds impacting the Portland metro area are expected to begin backing off by Wednesday.

How dry has Portland been recently?

Portland is currently experiencing its eighth consecutive day without measurable precipitation, continuing a significant dry spell.

What were the strongest wind gusts in the Portland area?

Over the weekend, areas like Corbett reported wind gusts close to hurricane force, with some forecasts predicting gusts over 85 mph at Vista House.

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Portland's Windy Week: Gusts Hit 70 MPH

20 Jan

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Summary

Strong, cold east winds continue in the Portland metro area.
Corbett experienced wind gusts nearing hurricane force over the weekend.
Portland is in its eighth consecutive day without measurable precipitation.

Residents of the greater Portland metro area can expect continued strong, cold east winds as the work week begins. Areas in eastern Multnomah County, particularly near Corbett, have already endured nearly a week of persistent strong winds, with gusts over the weekend reaching almost hurricane force. The phenomenon is attributed to a persistent high-pressure system east of the Cascades that is maintaining a significant pressure gradient through the Columbia River Gorge.

The intense winds are forecast to gradually subside by Wednesday as the high-pressure system weakens. Until then, gusts of 25 to 35 mph are anticipated across much of the Portland metro area, with eastern Multnomah County potentially seeing gusts exceeding 70 mph, and the Vista House experiencing gusts over 85 mph. This windy period is occurring alongside a prolonged dry spell for Portland.