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Heavy rain with possible flooding hits PNW, feet of snow expected in mountains

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A KOIN 6 Weather Alert day is in place for Saturday and Sunday as heavy mountain snow and valley rain are on the way this weekend.

A flood watch is also up for the central and south valleys.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Cascades now through 11 p.m. Sunday, with as much as 2-4 feet of snow expected in the Cascades above 4,000 feet over the weekend.

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Travelers should prepare for winter driving conditions in the mountains through the weekend. Traction tires and chains are likely to be required.

The mountain passes will be snow-covered through the weekend and into next week as the snowfall level remains below the passes.

After a lull in the rain overnight, we will see some additional dry time on Saturday morning before the rain really sets in later this afternoon and evening. Saturday’s system will also bring with it plenty of coastal wind.

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As much as 1″ to 1.5″ of rainfall is expected between now and Sunday evening in the metro area and as much as 2″ to 3″ along the coast with even higher amounts in the coast range. 

The central and southern Willamette Valley and central Oregon coast are under a Flood Watch from this evening through Sunday evening as an Atmospheric River takes aim at the central valley on Saturday afternoon through tomorrow evening.

Some areas south of Salem down to Roseburg could see as much as 3″ of rainfall by late Sunday evening. This includes the Eugene area as well.

The KOIN 6 weather team is tracking the latest forecast updates on air and online all weekend long.

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