Currently in Portland — November 16th, 2023: Cold but mostly sunny

The weather, currently.

We’re getting morning frost on Thursday, even though temps aren’t quite below freezing. If you’ve still got any delicate plants (or fragile pottery) outside, now’s your final warning to cover them up or bring them inside. After the morning thaw, we’re looking at a mostly clear and sunny day, though temps are staying in the very low 50s. So if you’re going out to enjoy the sun, you’ll want a scar and hat to keep you cozy. Furry friends probably want a coat on walks now, too, if their natural coat isn’t especially fluffy.

— Stella Harris

What you need to know, currently.

I’ll just get right to it: Currently’s new weather service is now live.

The first round of invites have been sent to those of you who opted in early via this week’s survey. I’ll be sending out more invitations on Thursday with a special discount to a few thousand of our VIP Currently subscribers — those who’ve supported us and been our most avid fans. If you’d like to put your name on the waiting list, be sure to fill out our baseline survey if you haven’t already which will hold your spot in line.

Space is limited in the weather service because I want to make sure we can provide the highest quality service we possibly can while we work to refine the system with your input.

In the weeks and months ahead, we’ll be continually adding more features and opening up more slots as we develop the service.

Our goal — as always — is to co-create the most personalized, most informative weather service that exists. And, above all, to make this service accessible, equitable, and resilient enough to bring safety and joy to the climate emergency.

Everyone deserves to thrive. Everyone is worthy of a better world. And this is our part to make those truths a reality. Thank you for helping make this moment possible.

— Eric Holthaus

What you can do, currently.

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