Portland forecast for second-hottest St. Patty’s Day on record
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland is expected to see the second-hottest St. Patrick’s Day on record Sunday with an anticipated high of 73 degrees.
The record high of 76 degrees was set in 1947, National Weather Service data shows. Dating back to 1941, Portland has only seen four St. Patrick’s Days with temperatures in the 70s. The most recent 70-degree St. Patty’s Day occurred in 1972, when Portland saw a high of 72 degrees.
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Portland’s warmest St. Patrick’s Days on record. (KOIN 6) FILE: Shamrock Run in Portland, Ore. on Mar. 20, 2017. Photo by Randy L. Rasmussen
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KOIN 6 Meteorologist Kelley Bayern reports that the forecast continues to show sunny skies and near-record temperatures for the next few days.
“Portland is under spring fever with four to five days in the 70s on the way,” Bayern said. “High temps today will likely reach the low 70s. We could stay in the 70s through early next week. There’s no rain in sight, at least until next Wednesday or Thursday.”
Portland’s average daily high for March 17 is 57 degrees.
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