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A NOAA geomagnetic‑storm watch raises the chance of faint auroras over parts of Oregon Wednesday night. Cloud cover and light pollution will likely decide who sees anything.
A warm winter left Oregon with roughly 30% of its normal mountain snowpack; experts warn that thinner snow raises the risk of summer water shortages and higher wildfire danger.
Sunny pockets today, then light showers return Tuesday. Coastal boaters should watch advisories.
Floodwaters pushed nearly 200 people from an RV park in Clatskanie on Saturday; shelters were opened while crews assess damage and the NWS warns more flooding is possible.
Cloudy Sunday with a chance of light rain and a brief rain-snow mix; big warm-up arrives Monday with highs in the mid-60s.
A Flood Watch runs through Saturday afternoon as saturated creeks and urban drains stay vulnerable. Expect a drier Saturday with highs near 51°F but heed closures in low spots.
Hillsboro opened sandbag fill stations at Griffin Oaks Park and Frances Street Park ahead of a regional flood watch. Bring a shovel and expect self‑service stations.
Flood Watch through Saturday as an atmospheric river hits Portland; expect 1–2 inches in the valley and gusty winds. Allow extra time for travel.
Heavy rain and Flood Watches are in effect across Portland through Friday. Smaller rivers have already climbed, so expect slow commutes and isolated street flooding.
A persistent atmospheric river will douse Portland through Friday with heavy rain, gusty south winds, and a risk of minor river flooding.
Bright‑blue Velella are washing up along Oregon beaches after recent onshore winds. Scientists point to wind shifts and warmer winters as likely drivers.
Cloudy and 39°F this morning. Rain likely today with a small chance of low‑elevation snow Monday night.
Cloudy and mild Saturday; rain returns Sunday. A cold push Monday night could bring brief lowland snow in spots.
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