Local weather information is gathered from the Automated Surface Observation System at Portland International Airport (PDX), just across Marine Drive from the Portland Sailing Center. Meteorological observations (METAR) reflect conditions on the Columbia River in Portland within the last hour, while the Terminal Area Forecast (TAF) for PDX lists expected conditions over the next 24 hours (all times are reported in GMT).

ADDS - METARs form results

Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS)

Output produced by METARs form (2346 UTC 24 July 2008)
found at http://adds.aviationweather.gov/metars/index.php
 
METAR text: KPDX 242253Z 29010KT 10SM FEW080 27/10 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP152 T02720100
Conditions at: KPDX (PORTLAND, OR, US) observed 2253 UTC 24 July 2008
Temperature: 27.2°C (81°F)
Dewpoint: 10.0°C (50°F) [RH = 34%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.98 inches Hg (1015.3 mb)
[Sea-level pressure: 1015.2 mb]
Winds: from the WNW (290 degrees) at 12 MPH (10 knots; 5.2 m/s)
Visibility: 10 or more miles (16+ km)
Ceiling: at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds: few clouds at 8000 feet AGL
Weather: no significant weather observed at this time

ADDS - METARs form results

Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS)

Output produced by METARs form (2346 UTC 24 July 2008)
found at http://adds.aviationweather.gov/metars/index.php
 
Forecast for: KPDX (PORTLAND, OR, US)
Text: KPDX 242320Z 250024 30010G16KT P6SM SKC
Forecast period: 0000 to 0300 UTC 25 July 2008
Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds: from the WNW (300 degrees) at 12 MPH (10 knots; 5.2 m/s)
gusting to 18 MPH (16 knots; 8.3 m/s)
Visibility: 6 or more miles (10+ km)
Clouds: clear skies
Weather: no significant weather forecast for this period
Text: FM0300 32007KT P6SM SKC
Forecast period: 0300 to 0800 UTC 25 July 2008
Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds: from the NW (320 degrees) at 8 MPH (7 knots; 3.6 m/s)
Visibility: 6 or more miles (10+ km)
Clouds: clear skies
Weather: no significant weather forecast for this period
Text: FM0800 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
Forecast period: 0800 to 1300 UTC 25 July 2008
Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds: variable direction winds at 3 MPH (3 knots; 1.6 m/s)
Visibility: 6 or more miles (10+ km)
Clouds: clear skies
Weather: no significant weather forecast for this period
Text: FM1300 00000KT P6SM FEW015
Forecast period: 1300 to 1700 UTC 25 July 2008
Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds: calm
Visibility: 6 or more miles (10+ km)
Clouds: few clouds at 1500 feet AGL
Weather: no significant weather forecast for this period
Text: FM1700 33005KT P6SM SCT200
Forecast period: 1700 to 2200 UTC 25 July 2008
Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds: from the NNW (330 degrees) at 6 MPH (5 knots; 2.6 m/s)
Visibility: 6 or more miles (10+ km)
Clouds: scattered clouds at 20000 feet AGL
Weather: no significant weather forecast for this period
Text: FM2200 27007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN150
Forecast period: 2200 UTC 25 July 2008 to 0000 UTC 26 July 2008
Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds: from the W (270 degrees) at 8 MPH (7 knots; 3.6 m/s)
Visibility: 6 or more miles (10+ km)
Ceiling: 15000 feet AGL
Clouds: scattered clouds at 6000 feet AGL
broken clouds at 15000 feet AGL
Weather: no significant weather forecast for this period

Weather information courtesy of NOAA and AviationWeather.gov

 

 

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