Snow Advisory in Effect for Oregon Cascades

Salem weather forecast today: showers, chance of a thunderstorm later this afternoon, highs around 55.

Courtesy: ODOT

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The National Weather Service says a Snow Advisory remains in effect until 5:00 PM today for the north Oregon and south Washington Cascades.

Snow showers continue to move across the state this morning in a moist and unstable air mass.

At lower elevations, rainfall amounts in the Cascades overnight were near half-an-inch, which indicates the likelihood of several inches of snow at higher elevations.

Snow levels today will range fron 3,000 to 3,500 feet. 2 to 5 inches of snow is possible today.

A Snow Advisory means that periods of snow will cause some travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow Down! and allow extra space between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Salem-Area Weather Forecast:

TODAY: PATCHY FOG IN THE MORNING. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. SOME THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE SMALL HAIL. HIGHS AROUND 55. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TONIGHT: MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING. THEN A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. SOME THUNDERSTORMS MAY PRODUCE SMALL HAIL. LOWS AROUND 40. LIGHT WIND.

FRIDAY: MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING. HIGHS 55 TO 60. LIGHT WIND.
Source: NWS Portland