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Mid‑70s Friday in Portland, then a much stronger warmup Sunday with highs nearing 90°F. Coastal small‑craft advisories and sneaker‑wave risks may affect weekend plans.
Mostly sunny and warming — highs near 80 today. Sunday may top 90 in parts of the metro.
A coalition of conservation groups sued to block a BLM‑approved lithium exploration plan in the McDermitt Caldera, saying drilling, roads and groundwater pumping threaten sage‑grouse and springs.
Cool morning frost for Upper Hood River Valley, then a warm, sunny stretch for Portland — highs near 80°F by Thursday and a very warm Sunday possible.
Cloudy morning gives way to afternoon sun and a warm-up midweek. Expect highs in the 70s by Wednesday and a strong chance of 80s by Sunday.
OSU researchers find warmer, rainier winters could move water through PNW watersheds faster, risking lower summer flows and spikes in contaminants.
Morning low clouds may slow commutes while inland highs reach the mid‑60s. A warmer, sunnier stretch builds midweek.
Sunny and dry today with highs near 70°F; a frost advisory affected parts of the Upper Hood River Valley before dawn.
Clear, chilly morning with frost in low spots until 9 a.m.; sunny and near 69 this afternoon. Slight rain chances return early next week.
Clear, cool start Friday with highs near 67°F and a frost advisory for the Upper Hood River Valley. Boaters should watch Small Craft Advisories this afternoon.
WSU and USDA plant pathologists warn stripe rust is developing fast in Pacific Northwest wheat; timely scouting and fungicide timing could limit losses.
Cloudy morning, then sun returns with highs near 63°F; Small Craft Advisories should ease by 5 PM Thursday.
Light rain and gusty southwest winds hit Portland Wednesday; coastal waters turn hazardous this afternoon.
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