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

(PORTLAND, OR) A sunny Monday is here for Portland, but if you haven’t got any ideas for taking advantage of it, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out these ideas 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: Why not mix it up? Whether it’s rollerblading, unicycling, or a Hacky Sack throwback, a sunny afternoon invites experimentation, and means that even whiffing here or there doesn’t feel quite so frustrating.

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 sun Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Portland:

• Monday, October 18

  Patchy fog then mostly sunny during the day; while patchy fog overnight

  • High 58 °F, low 41 °F
  • Breezy: 2 mph

• Tuesday, October 19

  Patchy fog then partly sunny during the day; while light rain likely overnight

  • High 66 °F, low 51 °F
  • Breezy: 3 to 8 mph

• Wednesday, October 20

  Rain showers during the day; while chance of rain showers then slight chance of light rain overnight

  • High 61 °F, low 50 °F
  • Light wind

• Thursday, October 21

  Light rain during the day; while rain overnight

  • High 65 °F, low 52 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.