Culp Creek, Oregon

... Snow levels will likely fall into the higher elevations of the
Cascade foothills and the Coast Range this week...

Snow levels will possibly be as low as 2500 feet or so later
tonight and Thursday morning... and between 1500 and 2500 feet
later Thursday night and Friday. This will likely bring a dusting
of snow to the Cascade foothills and Upper Hood River Valley on
Wednesday night and Thursday... with possible accumulating snow by
Friday. Even the higher elevations of the Coast Range could see
some snow later Thursday and Friday.

If you are planning travel through the higher elevations this
week... be prepared for winter driving conditions and snow covered
roads. Carry chains... extra clothing and provisions in your car.
Hunters... hikers... and climbers should be prepared for winter
weather.









223 PM PST Wed Nov 11 2009

... Funnel cloud reported near Salem...

At 222 PM PST... weather observers at the Salem Airport reported a
funnel cloud moving moving to the east. The Funnel cloud did not
touch the ground. The Funnel cloud has since dissipated.

The air mass over northwest Oregon and southwest Washington is cool
and unstable this afternoon and evening due to the recent passage of
a cold front. This pattern can produce what is called cold air funnel
clouds. These funnels do not usually touch the ground. However... if
they do touch the ground they are dangerous and can be damaging.


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