Thursday evening update

This is the last clear and cold night we'll have for a while. Starting Friday clouds begin  returning  to  the region. Late Friday night

I think we're going to start seeing snow falling  that will turn to freezing rain Saturday.  Snow totals will be anywhere from a trace to a couple of inches.  After the snow  come freezing rain that will last most of the Saturday. As milder air arrives the cold air should be scoured out Saturday night from most areas.

As always with a scenerio like this areas near  the Columbia River Gorge will be the last to warm. Freezing rain or snow might continue there until Sunday morning.

Low tonight 17

Friday High 33