If you survived the wintry mix-pocalypse yesterday, you've made it. Today, the temperature will inch above freezing, stretching its frigid fingers toward a balmy 40 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Monday morning, be careful on your ride over the hills and through the woods because the National Weather Service still predicts some freezing rain until noon.

After that, there's merely a chance of rain.

The weather seems to know that all we want is a white Christmas, so Tuesday it is expected to be partly sunny with a high of 37. The rest of the week is forecast to bring rain and mid-40s.

Still be careful driving Monday, since roads are both icy and slushy.

Most importantly, enjoy the chance to bask in morning sun as it bounces off crisp white snow. It's a rare occurrence for Christmas.

Grab a cup of hot cocoa or coffee this morning, sit back and enjoy the rare sight...a white Christmas across Portland! It's only the 6th time since 1884 that Portland (downtown) has had measurable snow on the ground on Dec 25th. #pdxtst #orwx #wawx pic.twitter.com/l7wuHOSZgz — NWS Portland (@NWSPortland) December 25, 2017

-- Molly Harbarger

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