The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD AFTERNOON, PORTLAND! First let's hit up some WEATHER: Expect a touch of rain to return this weekend, but otherwise it will be cloudy, in the 40s, and. you know. January. Now.