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Officials Urge Oregonians to Stay Inside. The Weather Isn’t Cooperating.

In a week when officials are urging people to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19, weather forecasters say the entire Willamette Valley is looking at a week of sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60s—above average for April.

Another Reason to Stay Indoors: Portland Could See a Little Snow This Weekend

According to the National Weather Service, a weather system is moving in that will bring cold, wet weather to Portland this weekend.

This Is the Rainiest January Portland Has Seen in 14 years

So far, it has rained 7.39 inches in Portland this month. In 2006, the city got nearly 11 inches.

This January Is Portland’s Rainiest Month in More Than Two Years

It’s been a rainy January. In fact, it’s the rainest month the city has seen in over two years.

Oregon Snowpack Levels See Drastic Increase From the Start of the Month, But Drought Conditions Remain

At the start of the year, snowpack levels were at abnormally low levels. But after recent heavy snowfall throughout the state, water supply levels are improving.

Snow Mostly Skipped Portland This Week. Here’s Why.

Despite local agencies preparing for the worst, snowfall largely skipped over Portland this week.

Avalanche Danger on Mount Hood Increases as Snow Depth Rises to Over Seven Feet

Snowfall might be skipping Portland, but on Mount Hood over seven feet of powder has accumulated in the last week.

Portland Forecasters Say to Prepare For Snow Tonight Through Thursday

It might finally be here, Portland. The great snowstorm of 2020.

Snow Freakout 2020: Portland Braces For the Worst, Despite Knowing Nothing

Say the word snow and Portland panicks (for good reason). But while the forecast for next week is still uncertain, city agencies are warning Portlanders to prepare for the worst.

A Dry Oregon Winter Leads to Below Normal Snowpack Levels and Drought-Range Condition

It’s been an abnormally dry winter in Oregon, and snowpack levels are well below normal.

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