By Rod Hill on 2011-02-23
Forecast update Wednesday 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday: Rain, snow mix with above freezing temperatures at sea level. (It is possible most of the precipitation in the air will be snow). Possible snow accumulations begin at 500 feet. The west hills and elevations near 1,000 feet could see 4" of snow. Look for heavier moisture by noon and a wet afternoon. // Late afternoon or early evening will see an increasing chance of sticking snow at 200 feet. The chance of snowy roads at sea level will increase into the evening hours. It is possible, downtown Portland and Salem will have an icy commute home, odds favor wet roads below 200 feet until later in the evening or overnight.
Thursday: Snow all elevations. Likely waking up to snow on the ground all metro areas. Portland and Salem could see 4" or more of snow accumulate. Heaviest snowfall may be early morning, producing a horrible early commute. High metro hills could have 6-8" on the ground through Thursday night. (Notice low level temperatures may be above freezing at times, meaning I-5 from Portland to Salem could be mostly slushy & not bad. Temperatures Thursday night in the 20s will turn all areas to solid ice).
Friday: Light snow showers or flurries expected to end during the day. Gusty east winds will keep temperatures near freezing & roads likely icy.
Saturday: Dry, still cold with snow on the ground. Gusty east winds may show signs of easing during the day.
Sunday: Approaching Pacific weather front. Will have to watch for possible snowy start before rain transition.
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I will continue to update the above each day as needed. Rod Hill
Portland Late Season Snow