HIT: RE: Portland Weather/AASL

[Sue Orth <orths@ocps.k12.fl.us>]

Several people asked me to share the information I received about
weather in portland.

ALWAYS ALWAYS Bring a raincoat to Portland. Shoes that you don't mind
getting wet since you will probably be walking a lot.  I've been told
Portland is a good pedestrian city.

Bring a sweater as the temp drops at night.  A coat with a liner would
be a smart idea.

LAYER LAYER is the way to go.  People have found that the convention
rooms vary from freezing to stuffy.  (I guess that is the same
everywhere)

This can be a rainy, blustery time ofyear, but not too cold..usually in
the mid 50's. Because we don't ever have really really cold weather,
you won't find buildings heated excessively.  Most buildings
are heated to about 70 degrees. Bring a good raincoat, and it  helps to
dress in layers..a sweater over a blouse or shirt, and you can take off
the sweater if you get too warm. Bring a small folding umbrella (or you
can buy one for under $8 here) comfortable walking shoes because you
will want to explore downtown (be SURE to go to Powell's book store,
reportedly the largest bookstore under one roof) and lots of
hairspray!!  It can also be in the upper 60's to lower 70's..this is a
day-to-day type of season, but no extreme fluctuations like you get in
the midwest.....80 one day and snow the next!..Our rain is usually
gentle, sometimes only a mist. But if the east wind out of the Columbia
River Gorge whips up, it can get chilly. Have a good time!

Everyone suggests a trip to Powell's and I know that is one place I hope
to visit.

See you all in Portland
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                        Sue A. Orth, Media Specialist
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