Friday has sun for Portland — 3 ways to make the most of it

(PORTLAND, OR) The forecast is calling for sun today in Portland. Here are three ideas for how to make the most of it, along with a four-day forecast.

Have a picnic: As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, meeting a friend somewhere pretty with a basket of snacks can be a spontaneous way to enjoy a sunny afternoon in a safer environment than indoors. Risk levels should always be taken into account along with advice from health authorities on gathering sizes. Don’t forget your picnic blanket!

Try a new hobby: Starting a new hobby can be intimidating at times, even hard, but there aren’t many better ways to bust through that barrier than knowing that at least you’ll be warm and comfortable while you take a shot at your next pursuit. Whether it’s rollerblading, unicycling, or a Hacky Sack throwback, a sunny afternoon invites experimentation.

Take a walk and try a food truck: Anyone who lives in a city has had the feeling of wondering why they don’t know the various neighborhoods better. A great way to get out and sample what your local community has to offer while enjoying the fresh air is to take a walk and grab a bite.

Along with a sunny Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Portland:

• Friday, October 8

  Widespread fog then mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 60 °F, low 43 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Saturday, October 9

  Areas of fog then partly sunny during the day; while light rain overnight

  • High 61 °F, low 51 °F
  • Windy: 18 mph

• Sunday, October 10

  Light rain during the day; while rain showers overnight

  • High 57 °F, low 44 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, October 11

  Chance of rain showers during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 55 °F, low 39 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.