PORTLAND, Ore. — Thousands of people were without power in Oregon on Friday morning as a large storm brought rain and wind from the valley to the coast and a lot of snow to the mountains.
Portland General Electric was reporting that more than 2,000 customers were still without power as of 10:45 a.m., with the largest concentration centered in Multnomah County where about 600 customers were without power.
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Also as of 10:45 a.m., Pacific Power was reporting that nearly 6,000 customers were without power across Oregon, with the largest number in the Bend area, where more than 2,000 customers were still without power.
Check the latest Pacific Power outage maps to see when power should be restored in your area
A wind advisory had been in effect for the Willamette Valley through mid-morning. There were reports of 45-mph wind gusts from the south in Salem and Portland, and strong winds were reported up through Southwest Washington. Heavy showers were expected to continue throughout the afternoon.
A period of steady, heavy rain was also likely mid-afternoon Saturday and continuing into the evening. Futurecast models on Friday showed 55-mph wind gusts at the coast and 40-mph gusts in the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington Saturday, with snow levels expected to be near 3,000 feet.
After Saturday night, Sunday's weather will be a nice break, with showers and sun breaks. Another wet and windy storm front is expected to arrive Tuesday.
