By Rod Hill on 2017-01-08
ICE STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT
Expecting a checkerboard pattern of valley warming today. Early this morning, temperatures have climbed above freezing at PDX, Hillsboro, Beaverton and Estacada to name a few locations.
Much of the Portland metro will continue to see freezing rain showers this morning and possibly into the afternoon. Windy areas on the east side are most likely to see ice accumulation through the day. East winds are gusting 40-50 mph near the gorge and 15-30 mph over downtown Portland.
The warm up timing is a tough call. Please check conditions before traveling.
A WINTER STORM WARNING continues for the gorge where temperatures will hold in the 20s today with ice and snow.
Gradual warm up for some but not all