PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland metro area is in for yet another chance of sticking snow Monday night into Tuesday morning. This is the fourth time in less than one week that the forecast has called for possible snow in the region.
Whether or not snow accumulates depends on if temperatures fall below 32 degrees, according to KGW meteorologist Rod Hill.
"A low pressure system will weaken as it moves into the region Monday night into Tuesday morning, bringing a likely mix of snow showers to the I-5 corridor and the Gorge," said Hill said.
As for the timing of the snow, it could fall between 9 p.m. on Monday and 9 a.m. on Tuesday, according to Hill. Snow levels are hovering between 500 and 1,000 feet.
The areas with lower elevations — including parts of Portland, Salem and Vancouver — are expected to see temperatures between 30-36 degrees. If temperatures drop to freezing, the I-5 corridor could see 1-2 inches of snow in scattered areas.
"Both Sunday and Monday morning saw ground temperatures hold above freezing with wet roadways along I-5. The region may get lucky again tonight, but sticking snow remains a possibility," Hill said.
Temperatures will reach the 40s on Tuesday. On Wednesday, dry weather is expected to return before rain arrives on Thursday and snow levels rise to 1,500 feet.
Portland recorded 10.8 inches of snow on Feb. 22, marking the second snowiest day ever recorded in the city. A second and third round of snow was forecasted for the metro area overnight Sunday and again Sunday night, but most areas saw little to no snow on the ground.
KGW will continue to monitor the forecast. This story will be updated if there are any major changes.
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