Snow sticks at higher elevations in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. – The snow was sticking as it fell in Portland’s west hills Friday morning.
The valley floor also saw flurries, but only elevations at 500 feet or higher received snow that stuck to the ground.
Temperatures in Portland hovered just above freezing Friday morning.
Some areas also saw fog.
A winter weather advisory is in effect from the coast to the Cascades in Northwest Oregon.
For the Lower Columbia River, the greater Portland metro area, Central Willamette Valley, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills, I-5 corridor in Cowlitz County, greater Vancouver area, and South Washington Cascade foothills, the advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday.
These areas could receive up to 3 inches of snow at elevations above 500 feet.
For the Western Columbia River Gorge, a winter weather advisory is in effect from 4 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday. Experts say snow will transition to freezing rain Saturday.
Friday morning, the area could see up to 3 inches of snow, then up to 7 inches Friday night through Saturday morning. Up to a third of an inch of ice could accumulate through Saturday morning.
For the Northern Oregon Cascades, a winter weather advisory is in effect from midnight to 4 p.m. Saturday at elevations above 3,000 feet. Up to 8 inches of snow could accumulate.
Snow showers could even fall on the South Washington Coast. Up to 3 inches of snow could accumulate in the hills near the coast at elevations above 500 feet.
Meteorologist Rhonda Shelby said temperatures will rise later in the morning and Friday afternoon and the snow will switch to rain for the Portland metro area.