After more than 24 hours without precipitation in the Portland area, rain is expected after 11 a.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service predicts.

Less than a tenth of an inch is possible with a high near 45. Overnight, it's expected to rain, mainly after 5 a.m. Sunday with the temperature rising to 50.

On Sunday, more rain is likely, with new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. The high is expected to be near 51.

At Mount Hood ski and snowboard areas, what a difference a week makes.

Last week, people were carving turns at Timberline Lodge and Mt. Hood Meadows. On Saturday morning, Timberline was reporting the Bruno ski lift for beginners would be open with hopes that the Pucci lift also would be open, but with no grooming. Mt. Hood Meadows was closed.

While rain was expected at both areas on Saturday and Sunday, a half inch of new snow is possible Sunday and another half inch Sunday night at both areas while snow is possible Monday night and Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.

-- Allan Brettman