Notice 'POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT' SNOW STORM FROM CANADA HEADED TOWARD PORTLAND THIS WEEKEND

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The current forecast shows the system moving south from Canada, with snow at the weekend at sea level.

PORTLAND, Ore. — More low level level snow could be headed our way as people continue to deal with the storm that shut down schools on the Oregon Coast, the Portland area and the Willamette Valley.

The current forecast shows the system moving south from Canada, with snow at the weekend at sea level.

A low will drop down the coast pulling cold air out of the interior of B.C. That has the potential to create a rain-snow mix that could turn to snow showers as temperatures cool.

"I continue to track a stronger system from the Yukon Friday night and Saturday," said KGW meteorologist Rod Hill. "This one bears watching as it could bring a more significant and widespread snow to the lowlands of western Oregon and Washington."

Hill said as much as four inches of snow, or more, is possible and could continue to fall into Monday morning.



The National Weather Service calls the system "potentially significant." The exact timing and track of the system is not known, nor are precise snowfall amounts.

The threat of another snow storm follows one that created problems on the roads Monday and led to school closures throughout southwest Washington and western Oregon through Tuesday.

 

This is the way 2008 storm started.

 

I use to work. I found I like not to work better.

 

I used to work. I still do, but I used to too.

 

You plow snow for a living? I get it, a few winter bucks for firewood to supplement the moderator income. Denny is so heartless.

It warms the cockles of my heart to know your knuckles are warm.

 

I must admit Cup since I retired 5 years ago I find myself not having enough to do at times, during mostly the winter months.
I do take on more in house projects and hit the gym 5-6 days a week early am. This helps.
Wife and I did retire together which was nice and fortunate and we do have 6 kids and 10 grandkids all within spitting distance so with sports and visits we do see them a lot, which is a blessing for sure.
And of course I do spend a good deal of time on this site, which is enjoyable too.

 

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lol...most the time. I do allow myself to get worked umpire than I should on occasions, but a shot of Johnny Walker Red or Jamison helps some!

 

I lived up on Skyline during that storm. It felt like Mt Hood up there. We had some level of snow on the ground for 20 days. I was able to work from home. It was a total blast.

 

Let it snow....I've got firewood, food and batteries charged up for my radio...I'm good..I kind of enjoy it when the world shuts down for a break ...gets really quiet in my neck of the woods when we get snowed in...I just acquired my sons old 4 wheel drive if I need to get down the mountain but my little 4 cylinder 2 wheel drive truck I've had for 20 years is like a snowboard when roads are bad.

 

My mother used to call a good blanket of snow "the great equalizer"
It brings tears to my eyes! lol

 

You should find a McDonalds closer to your home.

 

You should be so lucky.
After waterboarding I'm gonna slide hot slivers under your fingernails then I'm gonna rip your fingernails off one by one. You're not even one of the bad guys. Gue

These aren't storms. Back in the early 60s the snow had to be six inches deep before they would close school and we didn't have all wheel drive. Only the rich kids had jeeps as a second car that had four wheel drive which you had to manually switch by either adjusting something at the wheels or, on the newer models, you could just adjust a handle near the gear shift.

Now, if they just get a little dusting they call it a snow storm. Incredible.

I had an ambulance driver a couple years ago who was from Chicago. One winter we had four inches of snow. close to my house is a steep hill that this guy would go right up without any chains nor all wheel drive. It takes only a little experience and a tiny bit of curiosity to drive in the snow.

1. When going up a hill in snow or ice, don't slow down;
2. Drive carefully slowing down when need be and not slowing down when needlessly;
3. Test the street if you think it might be icy while driving slowly and momentarily throwing on the brakes to see if you slip;
4. Learn which way to steer when you start sliding;
5. When on slippery ground, apply your brakes slowly and cautiously;
6. When you know you're gonna hit something, hit something to stop yourself as soon as possible but try not to let it be another car even if that car is parked;
7. If at all possible, do not abandon your car on the side of the road;
8. Before it snows, go to Les Schwab and they will put on your chains for you free of charge no matter where you bought the tires, no matter where you bought the chains. I buy all my tires and batteries from them whenever possible. They are a great place to do business with for tires and chains.

 

I used to work. Now, I depend on guys like you to keep my social security check coming in. Did I ever say thanks? Thanks.