By Rod Hill on 2010-10-18
Freezing temperatures in the out-lying metro areas, such as McMinnville, Hillsboro and Battle Ground were right on time this weekend. Meaning, mid-October is considered average for our first fall dip. The average first freeze at PDX is November 8th. The earliest freeze at the airport is Oct. 8, 1985. Way back in 1934, Portland never dipped to 32 degrees! Last year, PDX did not cool to 32 degrees until the second day of December.
I look for freezing spots again Monday and Tuesday morning. We should start to warm up a bit Wednesday.
Annual Winter Forecast Meeting - OMSI