It would be hard to ask for better barbecuing, swimming, and fireworks-watching conditions than what the National Weather Service forecasts for Portland today: sunny and warm.

The morning will start off a little cloudy, but should clear up soon enough. Highs will be around 85. Winds will be between five and 10 miles per hour.

And, despite this being Portland, don't expect rain to ruin the fireworks: It'll be clear tonight, according to the weather service, with lows of 55.

If you have to get back to work Wednesday, keep in mind it might be a good day to extend your break. Highs will be around 90.

For those in Portland who enjoy variety, we are sorry to disappoint, but the rest of the week promises to be just as nice.

Thursday: Sunny, highs around 85.

Friday: Mostly sunny, highs around 80.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, highs around 85.

If you're on the North Oregon coast today, slightly chillier temperatures. The weather service promises a partly cloudy day there with highs between 65 and 70 degrees and winds between five and 15 miles per hour.