Stunning New Year's Eve sunset in Salem

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At the risk of jinxing it, January is kicking off with nearly perfect winter weather. Sure, it's chilly, but high pressure is keeping the metro area cold, but mostly clear with no precipitation expected until later in the week.



Gusty east winds continue through the Columbia River Gorge, and the east Portland metro area for Tuesday. Skies will cloud up more than they did on New Year's Day but overall Tuesday will be pleasant with a high of 42.

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Forecasters with the National Weather Service expect slight warming for Tuesday night and into Wednesday as a low, currently offshore in California, approaches southern Oregon. It’s a slow-moving front and should bring rain, south to north, later on Thursday. For Wednesday, the Portland area will see increasing clouds only and a high of 44.

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The Oregonian/OregonLive

Thursday’s chances for showers increase as you move south through the Willamette Valley. Portland should see some rain and a high of 45. Rain is likely for Friday and temperatures should climb to 48 degrees.

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