Snow Continues Through Thurs for Oregon, Washington, Cascades, Coast Range and Beaches

Published 02/18/26 at 8:55 p.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Portland, Oregon) - After a day and night of widespread snowfall across Oregon and Washington - including the coast, higher elevations around Portland, Vancouver, and the Cascades - forecasters say more winter weather is on the way. (Photos Oregon Coast Beach Connection. Above: Portland in the snow)

However, no major issues are expected for lower elevations, where any snow will melt soon.

LATEST FROM NWS: Forecasters now expect the surface low to track toward the north Oregon coast, a shift that favors little to no snow accumulation below 500 feet in the Willamette Valley, the Portland metro area, and along the coast. Southerly winds are expected to hold temperatures above freezing in lower elevations, limiting snow potential.

Higher terrain tells a different story. Elevations above 500 feet are expected to see accumulating snow with travel impacts likely. One exception remains for lower elevations: a dusting to one inch of wet snow is still possible in localized areas where heavier showers develop, though any impacts would likely be brief.

Areas most favored to see at least some accumulating snow - including spots below 500 feet - include Longview, Kelso, Ridgefield, Scappoose, St. Helens, Banks, Timber, the West Hills of Portland, and the Chehalem region.

A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 4 a.m. Friday for the Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, the North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, the Willapa Hills, and the South Washington Cascade Foothills. Roads - especially bridges and overpasses - are expected to become slick and hazardous.

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“We are very confident (85-90% chance) that freezing rain and/or very gusty winds will not occur with this system, no matter the track the low takes,” the NWS said. “Also, no matter the track, snow accumulations for the Cascades and Coast Ranges look to be on track as hazardous travel conditions are expected to continue through the work week. We are expecting additional snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches through Wednesday night and another 1 to 3 inches of snow Thursday morning through Thursday night for the Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, Willapa Hills, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.”

Some 4 to 9 inches will hit the south Washington Cascades and northern and central Cascades of Oregon on Wednesday, with more snow Thursday. After that a steady warming period kicks in.

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