The Pacific Northwest is preparing for a wet weekend as remnants of the recent ‘bomb cyclone’ make a rare return due to the Fujiwhara effect, a phenomenon where two storms interact and move around each other.
The storm’s second visit will bring rain, with the Willamette Valley expecting up to three-quarters of an inch of precipitation by Monday evening. This continues Portland’s trend of above-average rainfall for November.
While breezy coastal conditions are forecast, they won’t reach the intensity of earlier in the week when gusts neared 70 mph. The Cascades, however, may see snowfall of 6-10 inches above 4,000 feet, potentially complicating travel for those heading to mountain areas.
Looking ahead, the region will dry out with cooling temperatures and increased sunshine starting midweek. Thanksgiving travelers can expect calm weather across western Oregon and southwest Washington, providing relief for holiday plans.
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