Avery Elowitt
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- Sep 27, 2026
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It's almost October: What weather is in store for the rest of September in Portland (opens the original)
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — We're less than a week away from the beginning of October - here's what we're forecasting for the rest of September in Portland: Nice, mostly sunny skies over the weekend will stick around through Monday, though mornings will be cold - in the upper 40s. Daytime highs over the next seven days mostly stay within the 60s, which is colder than normal for this time of year. Our next chance for rainfall starts Tuesday and lasts through Wednesday morning. Rain chances are highes
Fall Foliage: When will leaves change color in Portland? (opens the original)
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The Pacific Northwest is in that in-between shift between summer and fall, where some days bring sunshine while others bring clouds and rain. A key mark of this seasonal shift is reflected in the trees– or rather, the leaves. Green leaves turn yellow, orange, or red in the fall, but why does this happen? And when can we expect this shift across the Pacific Northwest? There are two main factors– daylight and temperature. Let’s start with daylight: Leaves undergo a process called photosynthesis (f
First significant rainfall of the season: how much rain did the Pacific Northwest get? (opens the original)
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — We kicked off the month with the weather you’ve either been looking forward to or you’ve been dreading— rain! But how much rain did we get so far here in the Pacific Northwest? WEATHER | Latest Storm Tracker 2 Forecast On Tuesday, September 1, we had trace amounts of rain. Wednesday, we had 0.3". Thursday, just under a tenth (0.08"). Then on Friday, 0.15" inches. That means in the month of September, Portland saw just over half an inch (0.53") or +0.39" above the average
Sunflower season ending in Oregon: Why some sunflowers follow the sun (opens the original)
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Sunflower season is in full swing here in Oregon– but it’s not going to last much longer! WEATHER | Latest Storm Tracker 2 Forecast Summer sunshine gradually fades as autumn brings cooler temperatures (and eventually rain); sunflowers will start to wilt for the season. Painting fields in yellow and green, sunflowers aren’t just pretty to look at– but also have some cool science behind them! You’ve probably heard how sunflowers follow the sun. Well, they do! At least while
El Niño strengthens, but rain & snow impacts for Pacific Northwest still up in the air (opens the original)
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — KATU is tracking the growing El Niño, a climate pattern of above-average sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean that can affect weather around the globe. NOAA forecasts a greater-than-90% chance of a very strong event this fall and winter and a 69% chance of a historic El Niño from October to December. Often in moderate El Niños, the Pacific Northwest experiences above-average temperatures, less rain, and a reduced snowpack. But with a very strong El Niño, we’re st
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