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What the Hell Was That Fireball Streaking Across the Portland Sky?

If you happened to be gazing out your window around 9 pm—or just scanning Twitter—you likely saw something a bit…disconcerting.

Talking to Portland’s Most Vulnerable Residents About Winter Shelters—Including a Man With a Blowtorch Who Didn’t Want to Go to One

COVID tests were one of the main reasons people gave for staying away from the severe weather shelters. Others said they were worried about losing their tents and belongings.

Last Night’s Ice Storm Caused the Largest Power Outage in Oregon History

Over 330,000 Oregonians are currently without power. Most of those outages are concentrated in the Willamette Valley.

TriMet Suspends All Bus and MAX Service Due to Hazardous Weather Conditions

TriMet has canceled all service until further notice due to hazardous weather conditions. The suspension includes all bus lines and MAX trains, as well as the Portland Streetcar and LIFT Paratransit, its ride-share service for the disabled.

More Snow Is Coming to Portland Tonight

Finally, after three or four years of “snowstorm of the century” proclamations that turned into mild dustings that disappear before you can even dig out your mittens, Portland woke up to a winter wonderland this morning. And there’s more on the way.

Portland Could See Up to 10 Inches of Snow Over the Next Few Days

It’s officially Snowmageddon Eve in Portland.

More Snow in Portland? It’s in the Forecast This Week, at Least for Now.

No, you’re not experiencing quarantine-induced deja vu: There is more snow in the forecast for Portland this week.

It Might Actually Snow in Portland Tomorrow. For Real This Time.

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before—if things lineup just right, Portland could possibly see some snow tomorrow.

The National Weather Service Has Issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Portland on Sunday Morning

No, it won’t be the whiteout suggested by your weather app earlier this week. It might not even constitute a dusting. But starting at 4 am Sunday, about two inches of wet slush will fall from the sky, and it’ll be cold enough to stick around for a short while, at least at elevations above 700 feet. So if you live in the West Hills or the Mount Scott area: congratulations.

Snow Is in the Forecast for the Portland Area This Weekend—but Don’t Freak Out Yet

Though there is a slight chance of snow Sunday and Monday, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Miles Higa, the forecast for early next week is “not the perfect set up for widespread snow.”

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