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Portland, Oregon – Oregon moves into the Feb 5–9 stretch under a dominant above-normal temperature pattern, bringing milder-than-average conditions and limited chances for rain or snow across much of the state. With the primary Pacific storm track focused farther north, the period is shaping up to be quieter and warmer than what is typical for early February.
According to the National Weather Service and regional climate outlooks, a ridge of high pressure over the West Coast will continue to suppress widespread precipitation while allowing temperatures to climb above seasonal norms. This pattern keeps most meaningful rain confined to far northern areas near the Washington border and limits snowfall potential across lower elevations statewide…