Snow showers in the Cascades taper this morning, then warming to 70s this weekend
Published on April 16, 2026.
The National Weather Service has dropped a Winter Storm Warning in Portland, Oregon, and has issued a Weather Alert for heavy snowfall in the Cascades. High pressure is expected to increase, leading to a warming trend across the region, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-70s. However, travel over the mountain passes will remain difficult.
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