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Portland-Area Snowpack Levels Have Risen by Nearly 30 Percent Since the Start of February

The snow and heavy rain that have been blanketing the Pacific Northwest for the past few weeks have brought snowpack levels up to be closer to normal.

Some Areas Near Portland Got Over Four Inches of Rain Yesterday, Turning Towns Along the Columbia River Into Ponds

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What Readers Had to Say About the Weekend’s Fickle Forecasting

Last week, on wweek.com, we reported on forecasts for a weekend snowstorm. In parts of Portland, snow never arrived. Many Portlanders flocked to grocery stores to stock up on doomsday supplies—including kale—fearing they would be housebound for the week.

Heavy Rain and Potential Snow Could Cause Flooding in Parts of Portland Overnight

According to the National Weather Service of Portland, heavy rainfall tonight and tomorrow morning could cause flooding in low-elevation parts of the city.

The Threat of a Massive Winter Storm in Portland Evaporates, as Monday Forecast Calls for Rain

According to Extend Range Weather Forecasting—a long range forecaster who on Friday predicted the worst weather event the area has seen this century—the threat for a massive snowstorm has diminished.

Portland Opens Emergency Warming Shelters, Issues Severe Weather Alert As Temperatures Drop Below Freezing

Yes, that was snow you saw out your window earlier this afternoon. And we’re probably going to get more of it tonight.

Hey Portland, Watch Out For Another Windstorm This Weekend

The good news? Skiers and snowboarders can look forward to a heavy dumping of snow on Mount Hood over the weekend.

Portland Experienced Tropical Storm-Force Winds Atop the Fremont Bridge Last Night

Gusts downtown and near the Fremont Bridge reached 50 mph between 2 am and 4 am last night.

There’s a Rainstorm Coming, Portland. And It’s Probably Going to Cause Flooding.

Weather forecasts call for an “atmospheric river” passing over Portland tonight and tomorrow.

Weather Forecast Calls For Dumping of Snow on Oregon Mountain Passes This Thanksgiving

The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rain in Portland on Thursday, and potential snow accumulation on Oregon Cascade Passes starting that afternoon.

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