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An upper level trough of low pressure will be pushing into the Northwest keeping waves of moisture tracking through. Mostly cloudy this morning with a 60% chance of showers, then a lesser chance in the afternoon and chilly high 47 low 35 with a slight chance of showers this evening. Another cold front will move in Friday ushering in even colder air. Look for periods of rain Friday morning and likely (60% chance) in the afternoon with a chilly high of 46 and a 40% chance of showers Friday night low 34. There will be a 50% chance of rain Saturday and Saturday night high 49 low 37.  Sunday a 40%-50% chance of rain, then Monday through Wednesday look for a 60%-70% chance of rain highs in the low 50s lows near 40. The coast will be wet with highs in the low 50s and lows near 40.

In the Cascades a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY continues until 3 PM today. There will be 2-4″ of snow today and the snow level will be at 2,500′-3,000′ tonight. Friday’s snow level will be at 2,500′ in the morning.  Sunday through Monday night the snow levels will be well above the passes and back down to pass levels Tuesday and Wednesday. .