By Rod Hill on 2010-10-25
As promised the headline of this weekend's storm is the Mt. Hood snow, expected to be heavy through the day Monday, with snow showers continuing Tuesday. Meadows and Timberline begin this evening with a foot on the ground and another 12" likely. 24-30" seems like a good guess for total snow through Tuesday morning! Government Camp had dropped to freezing late this afternoon and will see accumulating snow all night, 6-12" looks possible. Travelers should prepare for winter driving through the day Tuesday.
The surprise headline has been all of the lightning. Numerous thunderstorms today from the coast to the Cascade foothills. Storms have dumped heavy rain, small hail and gusty winds more than 40 mph. Valley rain totals will approach 2.00" through noon Monday. Thunderstorms look at least possible into the day Tuesday. Remember if you hear thunder, lightning is close by.
Forecast charts are hinting at very wet weather with a big storm or two, not this week, but the following week. Looks like we are settling into active weather!
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