PORTLAND, Oregon — With Thanksgiving weekend almost here, many people will be traveling around Oregon over the next few days to celebrate the holiday. The coast may see sneaker waves, while the Willamette Valley is expected to stay dry. In the Oregon Cascades, there's a slight chance for rain and snow.
Here's a look at the holiday thanksgiving forecast, depending on where you are in the state. The information may be updated if there are any majors changes in the forecast.
Sneaker waves on the coast
Anyone planning to spend the holiday along the Oregon coast should be mindful of possible sneaker waves. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Portland said there is an increasing threat of sneaker waves on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 23) through the weekend.
Sneaker waves are waves that suddenly surge further up the beach than expected, according to the NWS. They are powerful enough to sweep people into the ocean, and can roll logs and other debris along the beach.
The warning comes around the same time that the first king tides of the season will be viewable, Nov. 25-27.
Willamette Valley stays dry
Fog is the biggest challenge that people in the Willamette Valley will experience around the holiday. Thanksgiving Day is expected to start foggy, but conditions will clear in the afternoon for sunshine around the Willamette Valley, according to KGW meteorologist Rod Hill.
East winds will develop later in the week, which will keep the fog away around the Portland area through the weekend. However, the rest of the western valley will see fog, Hill said. The Pacific Northwest will stay dry through Sunday and into early next week.
Chance of rain and snow in the Cascades
Parts of the northern Oregon Cascades could see rain and snow on Thanksgiving Day, according to the NWS' latest forecast. Thursday is expected to be partly cloudy in the morning. The snow level will be at 3,000 feet, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Friday looks to be mostly sunny, with the sunshine sticking around through Sunday.
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