Extremely short post. Fun charts, graphics, and details in a post later tonight.

We have a major winter storm heading our way for the entire Willamette Valley. 

Here in Salem expect frigid arctic air to move in at some point during the late afternoon hours. If you can work from home, tomorrow would be a great day to do that. There is a decent chance much of the day is fine; however, this arctic airmass has teeth to it, and once it hits, things will freeze over with snow expected across the entire region. 

Like I said, more details tonight, but plan on today being the last “regular” day for quite some time. Snow, freezing rain, and sleet are all expected here in Salem. Expect snowy and ice covered roads and significant and widespread power outages to begin late Friday afternoon/early evening. These nasty conditions and power outages will last at least through Monday or Tuesday. This storm its self is really big and frozen precip will continue to fall through Saturday night. Temperatures will not rise above freezing probably until Tuesday at the soonest meaning this will be a very SLOW thaw. 

Make preparations, run errands today or first thing tomorrow and be ready for a wild several days. 

More tonight. 

Take care, :)