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Forecast

Just showers Thursday

Severe Weather

Tree, power lines fall onto Kelso house during windstorm

A fallen tree during Tuesday's windstorm displaced a family of five and their dog in Kelso.
Weather

Many remain without power after damage, high wind speeds from bomb cyclone hit Pacific Northwest

A bomb cyclone off the Pacific Northwest brought strong winds to the region Tuesday night.
Severe Weather

Teen and child injured after tree falls on Kelso home

On Tuesday night, a windstorm was brewing when a tree uprooted and fell on the roof of a home just feet above from where the teen and child were.
Severe Weather

Amtrak train impaled through windshield by downed tree during bomb cyclone

The train was on the way from Vancouver to Seattle on Tuesday when it struck a tree that had fallen on the tracks, heavily damaging the cab.
Weather Impact

These were the top wind speeds recorded during Oregon's bomb cyclone

Portland wind gusts topped out at 45 mph, but other parts of the state saw stronger peaks, especially along the coast.
Severe Weather

Winter weather closes stretch of I-5 at Oregon-California border

The 11-mile closure stretches from south of Ashland to the border, and additional stretches of the freeway are closed in Northern California.
Weather

VERIFYING 5 claims about staying warm and protecting your home from the cold

VERIFY looked into five common claims about staying warm and protecting your home against freezing temperatures.
Weather Impact

Wind strength rises across western Oregon Tuesday evening as bomb cyclone moves in

Areas along the coast and east of Portland began seeing wind gusts of around 40 mph late Tuesday afternoon, with the city expected to follow suit in the evening.
The Story

What is a bomb cyclone, and what does this one mean for Oregon?

KGW Chief Meteorologist Matt Zaffino explains how to stop worrying and love the bomb cyclone — or at least find out why it won't hit Oregon too hard.
Weather Impact

Cascades sees first big snowfall, just in time for ski season

Over two feet of snow will fall at Mount Hood ski resorts, and winter driving conditions could be treacherous.
Local News

Mother of 2021 Portland heat dome victim returns to mark daughter's birthday

Cheryl Hollins, her stepson and uncle visit the Southeast Portland burial site to deliver flowers, a card and a warning about the dangers of severe heat.