The weather forecast for Portland on February 13, 2025, indicates a significant winter weather event. Snowfall began early in the morning, leading to snow-covered roads and strong wind gusts of up to 52 mph recorded at PDX airport. The radar experienced a brief outage but is now operational.
- Portland radar went offline for 4 hours.
- Peak wind gusts reached 52 mph.
- Forecast predicts 1-3 inches of snow.
- Freezing rain and ice pellets expected tonight.
- Additional snowfall of ½-2 inches by morning.
- Temperatures rise above freezing Friday afternoon.
This winter storm has resulted in measurable snow for the tenth consecutive year in Portland. As of midday, untreated roads are covered with snow due to the accumulation from earlier forecasts predicting between 2-4 inches by Friday morning. The snowfall will taper off by noon today before transitioning into mixed precipitation later in the evening.
Key details include:
- Peak wind gusts reached 51-52 mph at 8:01 AM.
- Wind chill temperatures dropped to around 12°F.
- An additional accumulation of ½-2 inches of snow is expected before the end of the storm.
This evening, as warmer air moves overhead, conditions will shift to mixed showers including freezing rain and ice pellets. These conditions may create icy roadways throughout the night, particularly on untreated surfaces west of the Cascades. By tomorrow morning, temperatures are anticipated to hover near or below freezing during the commute period before rising above freezing later in the day.
