You'll Be Pleased To Hear That Oregon's Upcoming Winter Will Be Warmer Than Normal
By Catherine Armstrong|Published August 26, 2018
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
Are you looking forward to the upcoming winter? If you remember the horrific winter of 2017 and its freezing temperatures, you might be a little nervous, but last year’s winter was much milder, and according to the Farmer’s Almanac, the upcoming winter season is slated to be just as mellow. Read on for more details.
Oregonians will not forget the winter of 2017 anytime soon. In January 2017, an epic storm all but shut down the city of Portland, and above average snowfall across the state made for a long, cold, miserable season.
The Farmer's Almanac predicts that the winter of 2018-2019 will be much wetter than normal in the western part of Oregon. Expect higher amounts of rainfall starting in November and continuing through March.
Along Oregon's coast, you'll see plenty of big storms, bringing lots of rain with them. The downside to all this rain is the potential for flooding, especially along the coast. Stock up on those sandbags.
Luckily, temperatures are expected to be higher than normal nearly every month during the winter. We likely won't see the kinds of snow and ice we experienced back in 2017, and when the sun comes out in Oregon during the winter, we love to get out and catch some of that fresh air!
Western Oregon's forecast is similar to eastern Oregon's, with a few exceptions. While temperatures are expected to be warmer than normal, we'll likely see more snow, especially in November, December, and March.
Thanks to all the water we're expected to receive this winter, our rivers will be full and our waterfalls should be even more impressive once spring and summer arrive.
Does Oregon's winter rainy season keep you from getting out and experiencing the Beaver State's natural beauty? Hopefully, this winter will be mild enough that we'll be hiking all winter long!
