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Minor snow threat possible in Portland next week, heavy snow expected in Cascades
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Colder weather is forecast to move into the area starting Friday morning.
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Oregon and Southwest Washington Cascades.
They have also issued a Winter Storm Watch for the north Oregon Coast Range and the Willapa Hills in Washington.
“This system’s arrival soon will change the entire weather pattern we’ve been experiencing recently—from historically dry and cold to what we normally see in February,” said Storm Tracker 2 Meteorologist Rhonda Shelby.
The snow level will begin at around 4,000 feet Friday morning before dropping to around 3,000 feet by Friday night.
“Heavy snow possible above 3,000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, and up to 15 inches above 5,000 feet,” NWS Portland said in their warning message.
In the Coast Range and Willapa Hills, forecasters are calling for 2 to 4 inches through Saturday afternoon.
People traveling to the coast should expect to encounter winter driving conditions. The snow level will start around 3,000 feet before lowering towards 500 feet by late Saturday morning.
With the snow level falling that low, people are wondering about the possibility of seeing snow in the Willamette Valley and around the Portland area.
“This is not looking like an arctic outbreak or deep freeze. It’s looking more like a minor snow threat for most areas below 1000 feet early next week,” Shelby said.
Weather models continue to offer different solutions every run and Shelby adds that any slight change in cold air or an addition or subtraction of available precipitation could change the forecast.
“I expect the snow level to fluctuate from 500 to 1000 feet at times early next week. This is referring to the “sticking” level of snow. However, anyone at sea level could expect dustings of snow in heavier showers that occur early in the morning or late at night when air temperatures are coldest,” Shelby stated.
Storm Tracker 2 Meteorologist Dave Salesky will have the latest forecast on KATU News tonight at 4, 5, 6, and 11 p.m.
As winter weather continues to make its presence known in the Pacific Northwest, residents in Portland may want to keep an eye on the forecast for next week. While heavy snow is expected in the Cascades, there is also a minor snow threat for the Portland area.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Cascades, with up to a foot of snow expected in some areas. This could create hazardous driving conditions on mountain passes and higher elevation roads.
In Portland, there is a chance of snow next week, although accumulations are expected to be light. However, even a small amount of snow can cause disruptions in the city, so residents should be prepared for possible impacts on travel and daily activities.
As always, it’s important to stay informed and prepared for changing weather conditions. Keep an eye on the forecast and make sure you have necessary supplies on hand in case of snow or ice. Stay safe out there, Portland!
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