Snow on Oregon Coast Range Likely, Some Chance for Portland - Other Alerts

Published 01/27/25 at 8:26 p.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Portland, Oregon) – Heaps of interesting weather is about to descend on southern Washington and most of Oregon. There is a freeze warning in effect for part of Tuesday on the south coast (along with an air stagnation advisory), and the Portland area is currently under a cold weather advisory.

However, there is a possibility of snow along the I-5 Corridor from Vancouver, Washington, into Portland, Salem and Eugene early next week – and there is a likelihood the Oregon Coast Range will see some snow at the top elevations later.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the various weather alerts for the state. The south coast - including the towns Reedsport, Coquille, Coos Bay, Bandon, Myrtle Point, Powers, and North Bend – are under a freeze warning until 9 a.m. as well as an air stagnation advisory through noon on Thursday.

“A strong inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface will trap pollutants possibly leading to poor air quality,” the NWS said.

The freeze warning ends at 9 a.m. Tuesday for those areas.

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Portland and other metro areas nearby are under a cold weather advisory overnight, from Yacolt through Eugene, and including towns like Molalla, Hillsboro, Brownsville, Philomath, Silverton, Camas and Albany. Temperatures as low as 25 are expected.

“Hypothermia can occur with prolonged exposure to these temperatures,” the NWS said. “Easterly winds through the Columbia River Gorge with gusts to 25-30 mph in the far eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro area will lead to warmer temperatures, but the wind chill will be close to 25 degrees.”

Then there's the possibilities of snow in those urban and rural areas – and a very good chance you'll encounter some snow in the Oregon Coast Range starting Thursday. Snow levels are expected to get down to 1,000 feet over the weekend or just before.

Snow outside of Seaside - photo Angi D Wildt Gallery

“For now, the current forecast depicts snow levels falling to 1000-2000 Saturday to Sunday, with a rain/snow mix possible for the Willamette Valley floor and southwest Washington lowlands Saturday night through Sunday night,” the NWS said. “Chances for accumulating snow at the valley floor during this time are around 15-25%, with accumulations favoring grassy spots and elevated surfaces.”

Beyond Sunday, the NWS right now thinks there's a 40 - 60% chance for temps below normal temperatures Feb 4 – 7, and an off chance for accumulating snow in the valley. However, they believe the forecasts will change. MORE SNOW PHOTOS BELOW

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