Strong winds, wintry mix/snow showers this morning

Good Wednesday morning!

It’s still very windy out there. Last night saw stronger gusts of 40-50+ mph, but winds are easing and will gradually calm throughout the day. The High Wind Warning is set to expire at 10am.

There is a storm off the coast referred to a “bomb cyclone" which largely concerns a swift drop in pressure, dropping 24 millibars or more within 24 hours.

This system is driving a surge of moisture into the Pacific Northwest, fueling heavy rain and snowfall. Some parts of the PNW will deal with torrential rains and flash flooding, but this will not be the case for Central Oregon. 

We’re expecting wintry mix/snow showers in the morning in Deschutes County. Around 1-3 inches of snow is possible in southern areas. Other areas like Jefferson County, are going to be dealing with rain due to warmer temperatures. High temperatures will range from the low 40s to low 50s.

There are a few alerts and advisories with this storm, including a Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades. Throughout the night into the morning hours, the Cascades are expected to get several inches of snow (around 8-12 inches).

Limited visibility driving through the passes due to the combination of heavy snow and gusty winds. Always a good idea to check ODOT cameras before you head out on the roads!

Falling snow and wintry mix is expected tonight in lower elevations, but rising temperatures in the coming days will shift this precipitation primarily to rain.

Expect heavier rain tomorrow and Friday, while mountain snow is set to continue through the rest of the week.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

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