2021 is starting off on a stormy note. For starters the next 12 to 16 hours are going to be quite windy. Gusts of 35 to 45mph seem likely for the mid Willamette Valley with higher gusts of course along the coast.

The rainfall will be significant over the next few days as well. Nearly 2 inches of rain should fall now through Sunday.

The daylight hours on Sunday will bring a nice but brief break in the rain before more rain moves in Sunday night. Monday’s going to be another soaker with an additional inch of rain falling with that system. For all the visual learners out there (like myself) I have a chart showing these estimated rain totals for now through Tuesday morning.

The main take away is it’s going to be very wet. The rest of the week looks wet too with another storm moving in on Wednesday and I’m watching for the possibility of another storm coming in next Friday or Saturday. An active start to the new year for sure.

THE CASCADES

Lots of snow coming up for the Cascades as shown above. I’m forecasting at least 3 feet for most of the ski resorts by the end of next week – maybe even more.

THE COAST

The final highlight for this coming week will be the very large swells and waves out along the coast. Waves should reach heights of at least 30 (if not higher) every day now through Wednesday. An impressive stretch of large waves out there should you have the opportunity to get away and go storm watch! 🙂

Have a nice weekend and enjoy the stormy weather!!!