PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — April-like temperatures return to Portland next week as the last days of spring wind down.
Afternoon highs could tie the current record for coldest daytime highs set on June 19. The last time a temperature this cold was seen in Portland on the 19th was in 1964.
Near-record cold highs possible in Portland on Monday, June 19, 2023
This cold weather stent comes as the Northern Hemisphere enters the summer solstice just two days after this potential record. This is not the coldest temperature Portland has seen in the month of June. This record is held on June 3, 2007, when the temperature only reached 59 degrees.
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This cool weather pattern comes as rain returns to the region. Coastal and valley storms are possible as the Cascades prepare for low snow.
Lower snow levels expected in Oregon and Washington Cascades this weekend and next week
Very few impacts are expected with this summer solstice snow over the mountains. Snow is not expected to fall below 4,5000 feet Sunday through Monday.
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This cooler weather pattern is short-lived. Temperatures will continue to rise through the week as drier skies return to the region.
