Morning update: storm warning downgraded to Winter Weather Advisory for metro area. So, we know now that the old ‘wintry mix’ won out and kids of all ages lost out on a day to play in the snow! Even though most kids are out of school, the issues today will now center around areas of sleet … [Read more...]
More Rain Friday Than All The Rest Of February
It's true. So far in February 2013 here in Portland we've barely topped .25" of rain. Today alone we're looking at .40" to .75" in the Willamette Valley. So it's going to seem wet, for sure! The moderate to heavy rain moves out by late afternoon leaving us in shower and sun breaks mode. The … [Read more...]
Mount Hood – Some Of The Best Snow In The U.S., For Now
This picture shows Mount Hood Meadows picking up 6" of Christmas Night snow. That, and the snow Monday night into this morning is happening at the best possible time: the busiest week of the year for Mt. Hood ski resorts! And right now, Mt. Hood and  Mt. Bachelor have some of the deepest snow … [Read more...]
Willamette Valley Low Elevation Snow Chances Update
The snow was crazy Thursday night on Mt. Hood. Hopefully you saw Joel Iwanaga's live shot at 11! Snow was falling at an inch an hour with constant gusts of 55-65mph just up above Timberline Lodge. And it's like 'instant winter' at Goverment Camp as you see in this Thursday night ODOT shot. The … [Read more...]
First Snow At Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood Meadows, Mt. Bachelor
The snow on early Wednesday October 5, 2011, was enough to get me thinking about hitting the slopes for the first time this season. It's just magic, isn't it. The anticipation will continue from now until opening day! This picture shows just enough snow at Mt. Bachelor to cover most of the … [Read more...]