The mountains are getting whiter and whiter and more snow is on tap for today. By the end of the day Friday, Timberline should have 15 to 20 inches of snow on the ground; Government Camp may have 6 to 10 inches on the upper slopes. Early ski season may be underway. Timberline Lodge was the first ski area to open in the United States on Tuesday with the Palmer chairlift.
Things warm up Friday through Sunday and some snow will melt; however, another series of cold storms will reach us by Tuesday for rain and mountain snow. There were reports of waterspouts along the waters off the Long Beach Peninsula on Wednesday and some intense thunderstorms with heavy hail.
Even here in Clark County we saw some heavy downpours and hail. Rainfall was surprisingly light at Pearson Field, where the official records are recorded for Vancouver.
Expect more rain showers today, sometimes heavy. But the weekend is looking great with mostly sunny skies and highs in the 60s. Make plans accordingly. No Plan B is necessary.
