Overview
- The heaviest mountain snow is expected through midday Wednesday, adding roughly 10 to 20 inches during that period.
- Wind gusts topping 35 mph are forecast to sharply reduce visibility and make high-elevation travel hazardous.
- A pair of systems diving from the Gulf of Alaska is driving moisture into Washington and Oregon's mountains and coast.
- Coastal areas could see bursts of rain, but totals are projected to be far lower than recent flood-producing storms.
- Outlook: High pressure is set to build into the weekend, and Climate Prediction Center guidance points to a drier pattern by mid-January.