By Rod Hill on 2016-12-04
A long stretch of possible winter weather at times Monday morning through Thursday. Monday is looking to be likely rain for the city center of Portland. A snow mix may be sighted, but ground temps at lowest elevations will hold above 32 degrees and roadways will simply stay wet. The snow level for accumulating snow may dip to 500' at times, but could hold closer to 1,000' feet.
The chance of showers and a wintry mix continues into Tuesday morning. Tuesday morning metro valley temps will again be in the 30s, so some spots could see snow. All dry Tuesday pm and Wednesday. Wednesday morning will see a hard freeze in many areas as east winds blow. A warm front Wednesday night could lead to icy precipiation in the gorge and other spots where cold air could be trapped. At this point, Portland looks to be all wet. But please keep an eye on the forecast through Thursday night. A Friday front will bring rising snow levels and warmer air.
MONDAY SNOW FORECAST AT ELEVATIONS:
MT. HOOD 2,000' AND HIGHER: 6-8"
1,000 to 1,500 FEET: 3-6" (This could be Sandy, Or. and other high metro hills)
500 FEET: Likely a mix of rain and snow, but a dusting to 2" of snow is possible. Best chance for snow coverage will be north of Vancouver.
Lowest Elevations: All rain or a wet mix in the air, ground temps above 32 degrees.
Rod Hill
"SUPER MOON" to be covered by clouds & rain