Rain will be the primary precipitation type because of how warm temperatures are expected to be. Highs will be in the low 40s on Thursday, upper 40s Friday and 50s are possible on Saturday.

Since 1871, 42% of all Christmas Days had measurable rain. The rainiest Christmas on record was 19 years ago back in 2005. It will be the second consecutive year with measurable rain on Christmas.

Rain. Once we move past Christmas, we will warm up even more with more of the rain. Showers will be with us early Thursday as our high temperatures climb into the low 50s.

Christmas rain more likely than snow in Portland this year by: Josh Cozart. Posted: Dec 17, 2024 / 11:00 AM PST. Updated: Dec 16, 2024 / 10:47 PM PST. Weather details for Portland come Christmas 2024.

Warm Christmas weather is still on tap but rain is looking likely not long after the holiday weekend. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

"Some of this rain, especially in northeast Texas towards Little Rock (Arkansas) is going to be heavy," Roy said. "Those traveling on Christmas Eve, especially in the afternoon, they could run ...

Rain will return by morning on Christmas Eve though, this time impacting the Upper Peninsula. Scattered showers will begin moving into the western half of the peninsula and increase in spread ...

The best chances for rain comes Thursday. Friday through Christmas rain chances are slim and will be 20% of less. Spitzer is a Trending Reporter. She can be reached at [email protected].