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Portland, OR – A winter storm is expected to bring freezing rain and snow to parts of Oregon starting Wednesday night, potentially impacting travel through Friday. Cold temperatures this week will set the stage for hazardous conditions, particularly in the Columbia Gorge, Portland metro area, and coastal regions.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, precipitation will arrive Wednesday night into Thursday morning, beginning as rain before transitioning to freezing rain in lower elevations. Strong east winds will contribute to dangerously cold wind chills, especially in the Hood River Valley and surrounding areas…