"Midweek Mix: Snow, Wind, and Rain Forecast for the Region"

Mild El Niño winter weather is expected to continue for the next 10 days, with a brief cool period forecasted for Wednesday to Friday in the Gorge and Portland metro area due to a weak surge of cool air. Sticking snow is unlikely west of the Cascades, but snow may fall in the eastern Gorge and north-central Oregon. Rainy and chilly days are expected in the metro area, with significant precipitation likely. Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Gorge and Cascades. Mild weather will resume after the cool period, with more days in the 50s ahead.