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Portland, Oregon – A more active winter pattern is expected to take shape across Oregon as the New Year approaches, with increasing confidence in mountain snow, valley rain, and periodic travel disruptions from Dec 27 through Jan 9.
Atmospheric patterns favor repeated Pacific storm systems moving inland during this period. According to the National Weather Service in Portland, colder air may filter into the region behind several systems, allowing snow levels to drop at times, especially overnight and during early morning hours. The Cascades are expected to see frequent accumulating snow, with significant impacts possible at major passes…