Highlights

• A powerful and fast moving windstorm is on the way for tonight. I’m thinking gusts will briefly peak in the 45 to 60mph range which is strong enough to bring down trees and knock out power in places.  The winds will only last a few hours – a very quick hitting storm.  Timing of strongest winds should be roughly between 8pm to midnight.

 

• Showers with this storm will be quite vigorous. Don’t be shocked if you see some lightning, hear some thunder, or get a hail shower.  This threat goes through Sunday evening.  Breezy/gusty winds could accompany these showers.

 

• Snow levels are very high right now, but will fall rapidly tonight and through much of the day tomorrow. By Sunday morning snow could be falling as low as 1000’.  Again this shouldn’t affect Salem, but if you plan to go into the Coast Range or if you travel into the Cascades it won’t be long before you run into snow.
  

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The previous forecast for Monday & Tuesday still applies with a few lingering showers Monday and periods of rain on Tuesday.

Wednesday & Thursday look wet with showers at times.

Friday:  A couple showers around.