06-02-2025
Increased chance of heavy snow in the Cascades in mid-February
PORTLAND, Ore. () — The Oregon and Washington Cascades have a 40 to 60% chance of seeing heavy snow between Feb. 13 and Feb. 15, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center.
NOAA upgraded the chances of heavy snow from 'slight risk' to 'moderate risk' Wednesday. The National Weather Service defines heavy snow as an accumulation of 4 inches of snow or more in 12 hours, or 6 inches or more in 24 hours.
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KOIN 6 Meteorologist Josh Cozart forecasts that mountain snow remains possible through the middle of February and moisture continues to push into Western Oregon and Washington. It's unclear if lower-elevation areas could also see snow.
'Could the coast and valley locations see more snow in mid-February? Cozart said. 'It's always possible, but remains too far out to determine if snow will impact the lower elevations at this time.'
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While next week's weather conditions remain uncertain, this weekend's forecast is taking shape. Heavy snow is expected to fall along the Cascades Friday night and into Saturday. One to two feet of fresh powder is possible on Mount Hood.
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