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2 strong weather systems are expected to impact Clark County over the next week or so. We are expecting a strong atmospheric river rain/wind event Friday through Saturday and a strong low pressure system next Monday through Wednesday bringing cold temperatures and potential low elevation snow.
Clark County weather highlights:
- Atmospheric River (Friday(11/4) - Saturday(11/5)
- Strong Atmospheric River lasting 2 days
- Up to 3.5 inches of rain in 2 day period
- Longer duration than normal, not typical rain event
- Wind will continue today through Friday, valley gusts up to 40 mph
- Low pressure Cold Temperature System (Monday(11/7) - Wednesday (11/9)
- Lowest snow levels of the season
- Measurable snow at elevation of 1,500-2,000 feet
- Valley temperatures in the lower 30s
- Could see snow on the valley floor (accumulation unlikely)
- Visit NWS Portland office for full details https://www.weather.gov/pqr/
Impacts:
- No river flooding expected, small stream/creek flooding likely
- Snow will be wet/heavy, damage to trees to largest impact
- Unseasonably cold and wet weather will have impacts on the unhoused population
- Local steam flooding and downed limbs and power lines could disrupt transportation
- Potential for power outages due to wind and downed limbs