With a largely cloudy sky and a few isolated showers, Portland will remain mostly dry on Thursday.Meagher, Sean/The Oregonian
Thursday begins in Portland with a cold morning, with highs of slightly over freezing. Travelers should use caution, particularly at higher elevations, since wet roads in outlying areas may result in slick conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will be dry in Portland with a high temperature of roughly 43 degrees under largely cloudy sky, with the exception of a few isolated light showers.
Early on Friday, there is another risk of snow showers, although it will only be light. By the afternoon, the skies will clear and become somewhat sunny. The temperature will rise to approximately 41 degrees.
Stronger precipitation is expected to return on Friday night as a weak system moves southward from the coast of British Columbia. Below 1,000 feet, snow and rain will occasionally combine. Although snow may occasionally fall under heavier rains, most showers should be light. There will occasionally be snow accumulation for those above 1,000 feet. Models indicate a 60–90% likelihood of 6 inches or more of snow falling throughout the northern Cascade passes between 4 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday, according to the weather service. The likelihood of Santiam Pass having the same quantity is 40%.
Early on Saturday, Portland will get more rain mixed with snow, followed by a period of pure rain after around 1 p.m. Nearly 43 degrees will be the high temperature.
There will also be showers all day on Sunday along with a combination of rain and snow. By the afternoon, the snow level will have risen from its initial low point to 700 feet. About 42 will be the high.
From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday of the next week, extended forecasts are primarily predicting dry conditions. Through the first part of next week, overnight temperatures are predicted to drop into the 20s. Unplug any outdoor hoses and make sure those hose bibs are covered.
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