Flip flop Friday, dry to wet as Portland prepares for next round of rain

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A weak and short-lived atmospheric river is taking aim at western Oregon and Washington as persistent rain returns to the region Friday.

A dry start to the day with a few rays of sunshine will quickly turn cloudy during the mid-morning hours. Rain showers will quickly follow after the lunchtime hour. Despite increased clouds and the return of rain, temperatures will warm into the low to mid 60s this afternoon.

Short-lived...