WHAT KIND OF WIND and HOW CRAZY THE WEATHER IN PORTLAND COMPARED TO SF? (Gresham: living in)

[indo1105]

I ve been living in San Fransisco for 6 months and I get sick 3 times. Weather in SF is crazy. In a day it changes 3 times, not predictable and forecast often not accurate. Wind in SF is cold and like ice touch my bones. I lived in South Calif before. Because of job, I move to SF. My boss offers me a position at our branch in portland. Anybody had lived in Portland and SF and know the difference how windy Portland compared to SF? Is it cold wind in portland just like in SF? I only know wind in South Calif is friendly and not cold at all. I can stand rain, but not cold wind above 12 mph, it makes me sick. Any information for me, please? Thank u

[gray horse]

San Francisco is WAY warmer than Portland. You would hate it here if you are freezing in SF.

[indo1105]

Hi. Thank you.
Absolutely you re right. I can stand cold weather but not windy weather. I took vacation in winter to Idaho with no cough issue. But if it is WINDY, the wind is cool, I can not. Do u know about windy stuff in portland?

[indo1105]

Originally Posted by indo1105

I ve been living in San Fransisco for 6 months and I get sick 3 times. Weather in SF is crazy. In a day it changes 3 times, not predictable and forecast often not accurate. Wind in SF is above 12 MPH and cool wind. I lived in South Calif before. Because of job, I move to SF. My boss offers me a position at our branch in portland. Anybody had lived in Portland and SF and know the difference how windy Portland compared to SF? Is it very windy in portland just like in SF? I only know wind in South Calif is friendly and not cool at all. Im okay with rain, but not cool wind above 12 mph, it makes me sick. Any information for me, please? Thank u

The underline is all about Wind, not cold weather

[Larry Caldwell]

Portland sits at the mouth of the Columbia Gorge, which is one of the most reliably windy places in North America. In the winter, a freezing wind can blow down the gorge toward Portland that will cut you to the bone. East Portland is particularly bad, but the whole city feels the effects. Portland is also colder and rainier than SF, though there is less fog.

Buy a wind breaker and stay where you are.

[EnricoV]

The winds rarely blow down the gorge, they mostly blow up it.

And I'd say you're wrong in your characterization. Gresham. Corbett, Troutdale, they're affected by the Gorge winds. "East Portland" isn't, nor is the rest of the city. Except upon rare occasions.

[bler144]

Originally Posted by EnricoV

And I'd say you're wrong in your characterization. Gresham. Corbett, Troutdale, they're affected by the Gorge winds. "East Portland" isn't, nor is the rest of the city. Except upon rare occasions.

Depends on what you think 'east portland' is, given that the term is used so loosely it basically covers what, 75 square miles?

In the northeast corner (say east of 205 and north of Halsey) you can definitely feel the gorge winds most places you go. A bit less stiff than Wood Village, but much more than downtown Gresham.

If you're talking about the Hollywood district, then sure, you won't really feel the winds much there.

[EnricoV]

Well, East Portland is anything east of the river. To claim that the entire area of "East Portland" is quite windy is just incorrect.

I think it's safe to say that the Gorge winds affect anything directly along the gorge. And anywhere else in town .... rarely.

[freepelican]

Originally Posted by EnricoV

Well, East Portland is anything east of the river. To claim that the entire area of "East Portland" is quite windy is just incorrect.

I think it's safe to say that the Gorge winds affect anything directly along the gorge. And anywhere else in town .... rarely.

I agree with this. You don't really feel the effects of the Gorge in Portland that much, if ever. Also, I don't think it has been pointed out that Portland is quite a bit inland, about 1.5-2 hours from the coast, unlike San Francisco which is right on the coast, outer coast. For this reason, there is far less wind overall in Portland than in windy San Francisco. Also, Portland has more in the way of seasons than does San Francisco. You get a real winter and a real summer in Portland. There's more fall foliage too. The winters are mild compared to areas in the northeast, midwest, and far northern states. However, you do get snow sometimes and some fleece and ice. Some winters are worse than others. Same with summers. It can pop into the 80's in Portland most years and in some years upper 90's but that is not every year. At any rate, it can get hot in Portland... not deep south hot but hot. This is all due to the fact it is far enough inland to the east of the coastal range, unlike anyplace, like San Francisco, that sits right on the coast.

[oregonwoodsmoke]

Come up and spend a weekend or so in Portland and see for yourself.

San Francisco has that damp fog thing going on that can be unpleasant. I don't care for San Francisco, but there is no way for anyone to guess which weather you will prefer.