The Oregonian/OregonLive

Portland gets nailed with gusty winds and heavy rain on Thursday. Mild temperatures in the valleys – high of 55 – indicates that snow levels are high for much of Thursday and the Northwest Avalanche Center has issued a warning for the Washington Cascades and Mount Hood.

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NWCA

The avalanche warning is for high avalanche danger in the back country on the mountains along the Washington Cascades and south to Mount Hood. The warning is in effect Thursday through 6 p.m. The strong storm system currently over the Pacific Northwest mixed with warmer temperatures and strong winds create heavy, wet snow. Travel in back country areas is not recommended. Ski areas are exempt from the warning due to “mitigation measures” and snow grooming.

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The Oregonian/OregonLive

The Oregon coast will be windy today with gust up to 60 mph and heavy rains totaling up to 2 inches in some areas. Winds in the valleys will gust up to 40 mph according to the National Weather Service.

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NOAA

The Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory beginning 4 p.m. Thursday for dropping snow levels and snow amounts on the Cascade passes from 4-8 inches. Ski areas will see higher amounts Thursday evening into Friday. The snow will be wet, and roads will be slippery. The snow level should drop to 4,500 feet by Thursday evening. Snows will taper by Friday morning. No snow is forecast for the weekend.

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The Oregonian/OregonLive

Some light continue through Friday before an upper ridge of high pressure starts to develop by afternoon. Friday will be mostly cloudy with a high of 52.

The upper ridge takes a firm hold on Saturday. Most areas will start out foggy both Saturday and Sunday and then see sun breaks by afternoon with highs of 52. Monday, a holiday for some, will have a chance for rain with a high of 48.

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