Here again is my weekly weather quiz question. What do “lake breezes” have to do with spiders? I’m not kidding. There is an answer. Please place your answer as a comment on this page. The first person to answer correctly will win a free week of personalized forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

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The upper airflow(look at the little arrows along the coast) is curving from the southwest bringing warmer more moist air into Oregon. It’s called the “Pineapple Express” because the airflow is actually coming from Hawaii.

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SOUTH OREGON COAST.

For the Willamette Valley: There will be rain likely (60%) today and this evening then rain overnight high 50-53 low near 40. Mostly cloudy Friday rain likely (60%) in the AM and a slight (20%) chance in the afternoon high 50  lows near 40. Rain likely (60%) Saturday through Sunday night highs near 50 lows near 40. Mostly cloudy with chance of rain Monday and showers likely at night high mid 40s low in low 30s.  A chance of showers Tuesday through Wednesday highs near 42 low 26-29 .

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For the Umpqua Basin: Mostly cloudy patchy fog and a (30%) chance rain today and rain  at night high in the low 50s low 43. Friday through Saturday night a good (50%) chance of rain highs in the low to  mid 40s to near 50 lows low to mid 40s. Rain will be likely (60%) Sunday, Monday, Monday night, and Tuesday lows near  40 highs in the mid to upper 40s. There will be a chance of showers Tuesday night and Wednesday low in low to mid 30s  high in low to mid 40s.

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Forecast for the South Coast: A (50%) chance of rain today and tonight along the coast with patchy AM fog and a (40%) chance of rain inland high 50-53 low 42-45. Mostly cloudy Friday through Saturday a (40-50%) chance of rain highs near 50 lows in the low 40s. Sunday rain likely i(60%) and rain at night high 53 low 42. Rain will be likely (60%) Monday through Tuesday with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night and Wednesday highs near 50 lows near 40.

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For the Cascades of Lane County: AM rain likely,  chance of rain this afternoon snow level 6,000′ 1-2″ of snow . Rain likely (60%) this evening, rain overnight snow level 6,500′ 2-4″ of snow.AM rain then a chance of showers  Friday and Friday night snow level rising to 7,000′.  Rain likely Saturday through Monday still well above the passes. Monday night through Wednesday chance of rain and snow showers, snow level falling to below pass levels and staying there.

Here again is my weekly weather quiz question. What do “lake breezes” have to do with spiders? I’m not kidding. There is an answer. Please place your answer as a comment on this page. The first person to answer correctly will win a free week of personalized forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

The upper airflow (look at the little arrows along the coast) is curving from the southwest bringing warmer more moist air into Oregon. It’s called the “Pineapple Express” because the airflow is actually coming from Hawaii.

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Advisories: A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL NOON THURSDAY FOR THE NORTH AND CENTRAL  OREGON COAST AND UNTIL 10 AM FOR THE SOUTH OREGON COAST.

For the Willamette Valley: A chance of evening showers and showers  likely (60%) tonight low 40-44. There will be rain likely (60%) Thursday and Thursday evening then rain overnight high near 50 low near 40. Mostly cloudy Friday with a (50%) chance of AM showers and a slight (20%) chance in the afternoon high 50 cooling to the low 40s lows near 40 falling to the mid 30s. Rain likely (60%) Friday through Sunday night highs near 50 lows near 40. Mostly cloudy with chance of rain Monday and showers likely at night high mid 40s low in low 30s.  A chance of showers Tuesday through Wednesday highs near 42 low 26-29 .

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For the Umpqua Basin:  Cloudy and a good (50%) chance of showers with patchy fog tionight  low 41-44. Mostly cloudy patchy fog and a (30%) chance rain Thursday and rain likely (60%) at night high in the low 50s low 43. Friday through Sunday a good (50%) chance of rain highs in the low to  mid 40s to near 50 lows low to mid 40s. Rain will be likely (60%) Monday, Monday night, and Tuesday lows near  40 highs in the mid to upper 40s.

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Forecast for the South Coast: Showers likely this evening chance at night  along the coast and a good (50%) chance with patchy fog inland low 45. A (50%) chance of rain Thursday and Thursday night along the coast with patchy AM fog and a (40%) chance of rain inland high 50-53 low 42-45. Mostly cloudy Friday through Saturday a (40-50%) chance of rain highs near 50 lows in the low 40s. Chance (40%) of rain in the morning Sunday then likely i(60%) n the afternoon and rain at night high 53 low 42. Rain will be likely (60%) Monday through Tuesday with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night and Wednesday highs near 50 lows near 40.

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For the Cascades of Lane County:  Showers likely tonight snow level 5,500? 2-4? of snow.  AM rain likely,  chance of rain Thursday afternoon snow level 5,500?-6,000′ 2″ of snow . Chance of evening rain then likely (60%) late Thursday night snow level 6,500?. Chance of showers  Friday and Friday night snow level rising from 7,000′ to 8,000′.  Rain likely Saturday through Monday still well above the passes. . Monday night through Wednesday chance of rain and snow showers, snow level falling to below pass levels and staying there.

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The upper airflow (look at the little arrows along the coast) is curving from the southwest bringing warmer more moist air into Oregon. It’s called the “Pineapple Express” because the airflow is actually coming from Hawaii. One frontal system will push into our area (see last frame of animation) followed by others.

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Advisories: A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL NOON THURSDAY FOR THE ENTIRE OREGON COAST. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHERN PART OF THE NORTH CASCADES ABOVE 5,500′ UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT.

For the Willamette Valley: Today we will see showers high near 50 again then a chance of evening showers and showers  likely (60%) at night low 40-42. There will be a (50%) chance of rain Thursday high near 50. Thursday night through Tuesday there will be a (40-60%) chance of rain lows mid to upper 30s  highs mid to upper 40s to near 50.

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For the Umpqua Basin:  Showers  today high in the low 50s . Showers  likely (60%) this evening then rain late tonight  low 41-44. Mostly cloudy chance (40%) rain Thursday and rain likely at night high in the low 50s. Friday through Sunday a (50-60%) chance of rain highs in the mid 40s to near 50 lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Rain will be likely Monday, Monday night, and Tuesday lows near  40 highs in the mid to upper 40s.

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Forecast for the South Coast: Showers today and showers at night  high 55 low 45. A (50-60%) chance of rain Thursday through Sunday high 50-53 low 42-45. Rain likely (60%) Sunday night through  Tuesday highs near 50 lows in the low 40s.

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For the Cascades of Lane County:  Today rain snow level 5,000‘ 1-3″ of snow possible. Showers likely tonight snow level 5,000′ 1-4″ of snow.  A chance of rain Thursday snow level 6,000′ . Rain Thursday night snow level 7,000′. Chance of rain Friday through Sunday  snow level above the passes. Sunday night through Tuesday chance of rain and snow, snow level falling to below pass levels and staying there.

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Here again is my weekly weather quiz question. What do “lake breezes” have to do with spiders? I’m not kidding. There is an answer. Please place your answer as a comment on this page. The first person to answer correctly will win a free week of personalized forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

The upper airflow (look at the little arrows along the coast) is curving from the southwest bringing warmer more moist air into Oregon. It’s called the “Pineapple Express” because the airflow is actually coming from Hawaii. One frontal system will push into our area (see last frame of animation) followed by others.

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For the Willamette Valley: There will be rain this evening then rain will be likely (60%) late night low 39-42. Wednesday will see rain high near 50 again with rain likely (60%) at night low 40-42. There will be a (50%) chance of rain Thursday high near 50. Thursday night through Monday there will be a (40-50%) chance of rain lows mid to upper 30s  highs mid to upper 40s.

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For the Umpqua Basin:  Rain tonight through Wednesday  low 40-42 high in the low 50s . Rain likely (60%) Wednesday night  low 41-44. Mostly cloudy chance (40%) rain Thursday high in the low 50s. Friday through Sunday a (50%) chance of rain highs in the mid 40s to near 50 lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Rain will be likely Monday, Monday, night and Tuesday lows near  40 highs in the mid 40s.

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Forecast for the South Coast: Rain and windy (along the coast) tonight low 44-46. Rain likely (60%) Wednesday and showers (50% chance of inland showers) at night  high 55 low 45. A (50-60%) chance of rain Thursday through Sunday high 50-53 low 42-45. Rain likely (60%) Sunday night through  Tuesday highs near 50 lows in the low 40s.

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For the Cascades of Lane County:  Tonight rain snow level 6,000′ 1-3″ of snow.  Wednesday rain snow level 5,500‘ 6-10″ of snow possible. Showers likely Wednesday night snow level 5,000′ 1-4″ of snow.  A chance of rain Thursday snow level 6,000′ . Rain Thursday night snow level 7,000′. Chance of rain Friday through Sunday  snow level above the passes. Sunday night through Tuesday chance of rain and snow, snow level falling to below pass levels and staying there.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What do “lake breezes” have to do with spiders? I’m not kidding. There is an answer. Please place your answer as a comment on this page. The first person to answer correctly will win a free week of personalized forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

The upper airflow (look at the little arrows along the coast) is curving from the southwest bringing warmer more moist air into Oregon. It’s called the “Pineapple Express” because the airflow is actually coming from Hawaii. One frontal system will push into our area (see last frame of animation) followed by others.

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Advisories: A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE OREGON COAST UNTIL 4 AM TODAY,  A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR  ALL OF THE NORTH CASCADES, INCLUDING THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY,  16-20″ OF SNOW POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT AND 8-12″  TODAY. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WESTERN COLUMBIA GORGE ALSO  UNTIL 10 AM TODAY. A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTH AND CENTRAL OREGON COAST UNTIL 4 AM TODAY AND FOR THE SOUTH OREGON COAST UNTIL 1 PM TODAY.

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For the Willamette Valley: Mostly cloudy with rain today high warming to the low 50s. There will be rain in the evening then showers will be likely (60%) late night low 39-42. Wednesday will see showers high near 50 again with rain likely (60%) at night low 42. There will be a (50%) chance of rain Thursday high near 50. Thursday night through Monday there will be a (40-50%) chance of rain lows mid to upper 30s  highs mid to upper 40s.

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For the Umpqua Basin:  Rain Today through Wednesday  high in the low 50s low. A good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night  low 41-44. Mostly cloudy with a (40-50%) chance of rain Thursday through Monday highs in the mid 40s to near 50 lows in the upper 30s to low 40s.

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Forecast for the South Coast: Rain and windy today and breezy tonight high 52 low 45. Rain Wednesday and likely (60%) at night  high 55 low 45. A (50-60%) chance of rain Thursday through Saturday high 50 low 42-45. Rain likely Saturday night low then (50%) chance of rain Sunday through Monday  lows in the low 40s highs in the low 50s.

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For the Cascades of Lane County: A WINTER WATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT Rain and snow (90%) and breezy snow level will be 5,000′ 5-9″ of snow possible.’Tonight rain and snow in the evening  showers late snow level 5,000′ 3-6″ of snow.  Wednesday rain and snow showers snow level 5,000‘. Snow likely chance of Wednesday night low.  Rain Thursday night through Saturday  snow level above the passes. Saturday night through Monday chance of rain and snow, snow level to fall to 2,500′ through Monday.

The upper airflow (look at the little arrows along the coast) is curving from the southwest bringing warmer more moist air into Oregon. A frontal system will push into northern reaches of our area (see last frame of animation). It will bring a chance of precipitation to us.  A series of fronts will then bring in subtropical moisture and it will be warmer again and continuing the chances for rain.

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Advisories: A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE OREGON COAST FROM 2 PM TODAY UNTIL MIDNIGHT,  A WINTER STORM WARNING  IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY  THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING FOR THE NORTHERN PART OF THE NORTH CASCADES 12-18″ OF SNOW POSSIBLE TONIGHT AND 6-10″ TUESDAY IT IS ALSO IN EFFECT FOR THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CASCADES. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WESTERN COLUMBIA GORGE FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 6 AM TUESDAY. A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 1 PM TUESDAY.

A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE ENTIRE COAST OF OREGON.

There are no other advisories for Western Oregon.

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For the Willamette Valley: Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain this morning then a (30%) chance in the afternoon high 43-46. Rain tonight through Wednesday lows 40-45 highs warming to the low 50s. Rain will be likely (60%) Wednesday night low 39-42. There will be a (40%) chance of rain Thursday high near 50. Thursday night through Sunday there will be a good (40-50% chance) with lows in the mid to upper 30s and highs in the upper 40s.

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For the Umpqua Basin:  There will be a slight (20%) chance of showers this morning with fog, then a good (50%) chance of rain in the afternoon snow level rising to 3,500′ high in the low to mid 40s. Rain tonight through Wednesday lows in the low to mid 40s  highs in the upper 40s to near 50. Rain will be likely (60%) low in the low 40s Wednesday night. Cloudy with a (40-50%) chance of rain Thursday through Sunday highs in the mid 40s to near 50 lows in the mid 30s to 40.

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Forecast for the South Coast:  A slight(20%) chance of AM showers, then rain likely (60%) this afternoon high 48-50. Rain tonight through Wednesday, windy tonight and Tuesday and breezy Tuesday and Wednesday lows 45 highs near 50. Rain likely Wednesday night , a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, and a slight chance (20%) Thursday night and Friday lows 40-45 highs again near 50. There will be a (50-60%) chance of rain Friday night, Saturday and Sunday with rain likely (60%) Saturday night lows in the low 40s highs in the low 50s.

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For the Cascades of Lane County: There is a (30%) chance of snow showers this morning then a (40%) snow level 2,500′ to 3,000′ this afternoon. Rain and snow (80%) tonight the snow level rising from  3,500′-4,000′ with 5-9″ of snow.  Rain and snow Tuesday and breezy snow level will be 5,500′,’Tuesday night rain and snow, snow level 5,000′, Wednesday rain snow level 7,000‘. Rain and snow likely Wednesday night snow level 5,o00‘. Chance of rain and snow Thursday snow level 4,500′. Friday through Sunday rain with snow levels staying well above the passes.

Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What do “lake breezes” have to do with spiders? I’m not kidding. There is an answer. Please place your answer as a comment on this page. The first person to answer correctly will win a free week of personalized forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

The upper airflow (look at the little arrows along the coast) is curving from the southwest bringing warmer more moist air into Oregon. A frontal system will push into northern reaches of our area (see last frame of animation). It will bring a chance of precipitation to us.  A series of fronts will then bring in subtropical moisture and it will be warmer again and continuing the chances for rain.

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Advisories: A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING FOR THE NORTHERN PART OF THE NORTH CASCADES 10″-14″ OF SNOW POSSIBLE MONDAY NIGHT.

There are no other advisories for Western Oregon.

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For the Willamette Valley: Mostly cloudy with a  (30%) chance of showers tonight lows 30-32. Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday morning then a (30%) chance in the afternoon high 43-46. Rain Monday night through Wednesday lows 40-45 highs warming to the low 50s. Rain will be likely (60%) Wednesday night low 39-42. There will be a (40%) chance of rain Thursday high near 50. Thursday night through Saturday there will be a good (40-50% chance) with lows in the mid to upper 30s and highs in the upper 40s.

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For the Umpqua Basin:  There will be a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers at this evening and a slight (20%) chance of showers (rain) overnight with patchy fog, snow level 2,500′ falling to 2,000′ late low 33-35.There will be a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday morning with fog, then a good (50%) chance of rain in the afternoon snow level rising to 3,500′ high in the low to mid 40s. Rain Monday night through Wednesday lows in the low to mid 40s  highs in the upper 40s to near 50. Rain will be likely (60%) low in the low 40s Wednesday night. Cloudy with a (40-50%) chance of rain Thursday through Sunday highs in the mid 40s to near 50 lows in the mid 30s to 40.

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Forecast for the South Coast:  For  tonight a (30%) chance of  showers with some fog inland low near 34-37. A slight(20%) chance of AM showers, then rain likely (60%) Monday afternoon high 48-50. Rain Monday night through Wednesday, windy Monday night and Tuesday and breezy Tuesday and Wednesday lows 45 highs near 50. Rain likely Wednesday night , a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, and a slight chance (20%) Thursday night and Friday lows 40-45 highs again near 50. There will be a (50-60%) chance of rain Friday night, Saturday and Sunday with rain likely (60%) Saturday night lows in the low 40s highs in the low 50s.

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For the Cascades of Lane County: There is a (30%) chance of snow showers tonight and Monday morning then a (40%) snow level 2,500′. Rain and snow (80%) Monday night the snow level rising from  3,500′-4,000′ with 5-9″ of snow.  Rain and snow Tuesday and breezy snow level will be 5,500′,’Tuesday night rain and snow, snow level 5,000′, Wednesday rain snow level 7,000‘. Rain and snow likely Wednesday night snow level 5,o00‘. Chance of rain and snow Thursday snow level 4,500′. Friday through Sunday rain with snow levels staying well above the passes.

The upper airflow (look at the little arrows along the coast) is curving from the southwest bringing warmer more moist air into Oregon. A frontal system is pushing into northern California (see last frame of animation). It is spreading moisture northward over us.  Freezing rain and sleet are falling in the area because of that warm moist rolling over the cold air mass that is still over us.As the cold air at the surface is cleared out it will be replaced by the warmer moist air. Next week will be warmer and become very wet because of a fetch of subtropical moisture headed our way.

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Advisories: A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTHERN WILLAMETTE VALLEY. A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH OREGON COAST FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

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For the Willamette Valley: Today will be warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers high 40-43. Mostly cloudy with a  (40%) chance of showers tonight lows 30-32. Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday high 43-46. Rain Monday night and Tuesday low 38-40 high 47-49. Rain will be likely (60%) Wednesday through Saturday highs warming to near 59  lows 40-45.

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For the Umpqua Basin:  AM showers likely (60%) today then rain and snow showers likely (60%) in the afternoon, snow level 3,000’falling to 1,500′ (up to 1″ of snow possible) high 42-44, There will be a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers at night snow level rising to 2,500′ low 28-30.There will be a (80%) chance of rain and snow showers  Monday morning then a (80%) chance of rain in the afternoon snow level rising to 3,500′ high in the low to mid 40s. Rain Monday night low 36. Rain Tuesday high 44. Rain will be likely (60%) Tuesday night through Wednesday night lows 35-38 highs 43-45. Cloudy with a (50-60%) chance of rain Thursday through Friday night highs mid to upper 40s lows near 40 . Rain will be likely (60%) Saturday high near 50.

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Forecast for the South Coast:  Showers likely (60%) today with a snow level of 2,000′ in the afternoon, tonight a (40%) chance of  showers, high 42-46 low near 33-36. Rain (60-80%) Monday through Saturday, it will be breezy Tuesday and Tuesday night, highs warming to the low to mid 50s lows in the low to mid 40s.

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For the Cascades: Today snow showers likely (60%), snow level 2,500′ . Snow and rain Monday through Tuesday the snow level rising from  3,000′-5,000′. Tuesday’s snow level will be 5,000′,’Tuesday night 4,500′, Wednesday through Saturday rain likely with snow levels staying well above the passes.

The upper airflow (look at the little arrows along the coast) is curving from the southwest bringing warmer more moist air into Oregon. A frontal system is pushing into northern California (see last frame of animation). It is spreading moisture northward over us.  Freezing rain and sleet are falling in the area because of that warm moist rolling over the cold air mass that is still over us.As the cold air at the surface is cleared out it will be replaced by the warmer moist air. Next week will be warmer and become very wet because of a fetch of subtropical moisture headed our way.

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Advisories: A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT  UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE PORTLAND AREA AND UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY FOR THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE AREA AND THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT  UNTIL 6 PM TONIGHT FOR THE SALEM AREA. ALL OTHER ADVISORIES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

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For the Willamette Valley: Look for rain overnight tonight low 29-32. Sunday will be warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers high 40-43. Mostly cloudy with a  (40%) chance of showers Sunday night lows 30-32. Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday high 43-46. Rain Monday night and Tuesday low 38-40 high 47-49. Rain will be likely (60%) Wednesday through Saturday highs warming to near 59  lows 40-45.

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For the Umpqua Basin: Showers tonight low 34-37. AM showers likely (60%) Sunday then rain and snow showers likely (60%) in the afternoon, snow level 3,000’falling to 1,500′ (up to 1″ of snow possible) high 42-44, There will be a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers at night snow level rising to 2,500′ low 28-30.There will be a (80%) chance of rain and snow showers  Monday morning then a (80%) chance of rain in the afternoon snow level rising to 3,500′ high in the low to mid 40s. Rain Monday night low 36. Rain Tuesday high 44. Rain will be likely (60%) Tuesday night through Wednesday night lows 35-38 highs 43-45. Cloudy with a (50-60%) chance of rain Thursday through Friday night highs mid to upper 40s lows near 40 . Rain will be likely (60%) Saturday high near 50.

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Forecast for the South Coast: Showers likely (60%) tonight low 37-40. Showers likely (60%) Sunday with a snow level of 2,000′ in the afternoon, Sunday night a (40%) chance of  showers, high 42-46 low near 33-36. Rain (60-80%) Monday through Saturday highs warming to the low to mid 50s lows in the low to mid 40s.

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For the Cascades: Tonight snow and rain(1-3″ of snow) snow level 3,000′. Sunday snow showers likely (60%), snow level 2,500′ (1-3″ of snow) . Snow and rain Monday through Tuesday the snow level rising from  3,000′-5,000′. Tuesday’s snow level will be 5,000′, Tuesday night 4,500′, Wednesday 6,500′, and Wednesday night 5,500′. Thursday through Saturday the snow levels will rise and stay above pass levels.

The upper airflow(look at the little arrows along the coast) is “zonal” meaning straight lie west to east bringing warmer more moist air into Oregon. A frontal system is pushing into northern California (see last frame of animation). It is spreading moisture northward over us. Freezing rain and sleet are falling in the area because of that warm moist rolling over the cold air mass that is still over us.

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Advisories: A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST  UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT,   ANOTHER IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY FOR THE NORTH COAST RANGE.   A WINTER STORM WARNING  IS IN EFFECT  UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY FOR THE PORTLAND AREA AND THE COLUMBIA GORGE AREA. A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT  UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE SALEM AREA., ANOTHER WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY FOR THE NORTH CASCADE FOOTHILLS , AND ANOTHER UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTH CASCADES,

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For the Willamette Valley: . AM rain and light freezing rain likely (60%) this morning then turning to rain likely in the afternoon high 36-38. Saturday night and Sunday will be warmer with rain low 33-35 high 38-43. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night lows 33-35. Mostly cloudy with a (50%) chance of rain Monday high 44-47. Monday night through Wednesday highs warming from 44-50 lows 34-39. A good chance (50%) of rain Wednesday night low near 40. There will be a chance of showers Thursday through Friday highs near 50 lows near 40.

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For the Umpqua Basin: Cloudy with rain this morning and rain likely (70% in the afternoon) high 42-45, tonight evening rain likely changing to showers after midnight. low 35-39. After AM showers likely Sunday morning then a (60%) chance of showers in the afternoon, snow level 2,000? in the afternoon high 42-44, There will be a (30%) chance of showers at night low 34-36.There will be  rain Monday with rain likely at night high 45 low 40. Rain and windy Tuesday and Tuesday night high 50 low 42-44. Rain will be likely (60%) Wednesday through Friday highs in the upper 40s to low 50s lows in low 40s.

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Forecast for the South Coast: Today rain and fog in the morning then showers likely (60%) this afternoon  high 48-50 then  rain likely (60%) this evening changing to showers after midnight low 37-40. Showers likely (60%) Sunday morning with a chance of showers (50%) in the afternoon, Sunday night a (30%) chance of  showers, high 46-50 low near 40. Rain (70-80%) Monday through Friday highs warming to the low to mid 50s lows low to mid 40s.

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For the Cascades: Today snow and rain (1-3″ of snow) snow level at the surface. Tonight snow and freezing rain(1-3″ of snow) snow level at the surface in the afternoon, Sunday snow likely, snow level at the surface (1-4″ of snow) . Sunday night snow level at the surface Monday through Friday the snow level will stay at or near pass levels, but rise to 6,500′ Thursday night and Friday,