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Winter Weather Hits Pacific Northwest: Rain and Snow Ahead!

1/5/2026

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After a mainly dry Monday, a new front will bring rain on Tuesday.
Showers will continue into Thursday.
The Cascades will receive light snow today, with 1-3 inches expected.
Additional systems arriving Tuesday through Thursday could bring 1-2 feet of snow to higher elevations, benefiting ski resorts.
The weather forecast for the Pacific Northwest indicates a mix of conditions this week.

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Story summary

After a mainly dry Monday, a new front will bring rain on Tuesday.
Showers will continue into Thursday.
The Cascades will receive light snow today, with 1-3 inches expected.
Additional systems arriving Tuesday through Thursday could bring 1-2 feet of snow to higher elevations, benefiting ski resorts.
The weather forecast for the Pacific Northwest indicates a mix of conditions this week.