PORTLAND, Ore. — KGW is issuing a Weather Impact Alert Day for Sunday, Oct. 27, due to steady, heavy rain around the Portland and Salem metro areas.
KGW meteorologist Rod Hill said the Portland and Salem metro areas are likely to receive between a half-inch and 1.25 inches Sunday over a 24-hour period. "For people with outdoor plans, Sunday will be a washout with likely rain much of the day, including potential 24-hour rain totals of .50-1.25 inches in the Portland and Salem metro areas," he said.
Snow levels will also lower Sunday, Hill said, with rain turning into snow showers in the mountains Sunday night, which will impact travel at Cascade pass levels.
The expected rain will be good for the area, Hill said, since total rain numbers have been low this fall, dating back to Sept. 1.
When
Heavy rain is expected Sunday, with at least an hour of expected steady rain in the Portland and Salem metro areas, with between a half-inch and 1.25 inches of rain expected to fall over a 24-hour period. Snow levels will also drop Sunday.
Impact
If the Portland and Salem metro areas see heavy showers Sunday, there will be wet roads. Snow showers Sunday night could impact travel at Cascade pass levels. The expected rain will boost rain numbers for the area this fall, which have been low, dating back to Sept. 1.
Need
Residents are urged to drive carefully and allow more time for travel.
What are Weather Impact Alert days?
It’s our goal to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information about the weather and its impact on you. The new KGW Weather Impact Alerts will be just that, alerts as far in advance as possible, so that you can be armed with accurate information to keep yourself and your family safe.
