Rain, rain, rain and more rain. The latest edition of the Pineapple Express is upon us with moderate to heavy rain in the forecast through Monday. Rain began in earnest Saturday afternoon along the coastal strip and moved inland to Clark County not long after.
Balmy temperatures are included, folks, so no wind chills to worry about, but water everywhere is the issue. A flood watch was out for all of Western Washington and Oregon. High wind warnings along the coast Saturday. This was a typical winter scenario.
With the warmer air mass, yes, it was raining in the mountains, even at Timberline. Skies should begin to clear Tuesday, and the rain subsides as higher pressure moves inland. This will turn off the water tap and bring at least a few inches of snow on top of the slush before things dry out.
It will be cooler midweek through Christmas Day. Those east winds will be back and add a chill to the air, so we switch from rain apparel back to winter attire. Overnight lows out of the wind will be at freezing and below. Highs generally in the 40s. Christmas Day will be seasonal with highs in the 40s and could be dry or turn wet later in the day. That is not certain right now, but no snow for sure. A possibility in the Gorge and the foothills briefly, however.
