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Oregon saw a slight reduction in drought conditions in September thanks to cooler and wetter than normal weather. But drought-alleviating conditions could be sparse in the coming months.

Willamette Pass Resort doubled its snowmaking inventory and added 70 acres of covered terrain ahead of the 2026-27 season to build a more consistent ski year.

Modeling gives Oregon a one-in-ten chance of reaching normal snowpack levels this year.

There’s a chance that residents on the central coast and the Willamette Valley will see snow in the lower elevations this week. But forecasters aren’t sure of the exact location.

Weather forecasters say snow could fall in Eugene or Portland this week.

Weather forecasters expect days of snowstorms beginning Monday evening to hit mountain passes in southern Washington and north-central Oregon.

Federal data shows most of the state is well below normal snowpack totals,

Heavy snow Tuesday through Thursday could lead to treacherous travel conditions in the Cascades and some areas of Eastern Oregon. Officials advise people to delay travel if possible.

The Central Oregon ski resort says fresh snow and a colder forecast mean it can open after a delayed season.

It’s almost mid-December and Oregon’s Timberline, Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Ashland ski areas still don’t have enough snow to open lifts.

Many Willamette Valley students enjoyed a snow day, and some ventured out for a day of wintertime fun.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in place Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for the Willamette Valley.