PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — We’ll see a shot at snow or mixed showers around the Portland metro area Friday morning. Light snow accumulations around 1″ are possible for elevations above 700 ft. Most roads will see bare/wet conditions as the snow melts quickly.
Daytime highs Friday remain well below normal, in the mid-upper 40s.
The best chance to accumulate snow is at elevations above 1,000′ feet. There is a winter storm warning for the coast range and the Cascades through Saturday for 6″ to 12″ of snow for mountain passes.
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Winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service
Winter Storm Warning
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches, except 5 to 8 inches below 2000 feet. * WHERE...In Oregon, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon and Central Coast Range of Western Oregon. In Washington, Willapa Hills. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations for elevations below 1000 feet will range from a dusting to 5 inches, with the heavier accumulations favoring the higher elevations. WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 2500 feet, and 10 to 15 inches below 2000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascades and Cascades in Lane County. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.