Rain and snow is returning to Oregon this weekend, and low elevation snow and ice will become possible next week.

A La Niña winter just started, but it isn't expected to last long. National forecasters are already looking ahead to the spring season.

As Arctic air blankets the eastern United States, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its latest weather outlook for the last week of January — but will Portland

Forecasts indicate that an atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and snowfall to much of the Pacific Northwest starting late this week and lasting through the weekend. With persistent heavy rainfall, flash flooding could become a concern for residents across the region.

Rain and snow is returning to Oregon this weekend, and low elevation snow and ice will become possible next week.

The Great Lakes region is a major recipient of federal funding to protect and clean up the basin as well as protect its rich history.

Parts of the country remain under cold weather advisories and freezing warnings today, as the NWS warns of dangerous wind chills.

Dustin and Jennifer Nehl were arrested on suspicion of impersonating firefighters and unauthorized entry of an evacuation zone.

Officials say they are prepared for potentially volatile federal policies and funding under the Trump administration

Officials say they are prepared for potentially volatile federal policies and funding under the Trump administration.

Two federal agencies oversee more than 32 million acres in the state, an area larger than the state of Kentucky, and federal agencies are responsible for funneling hundreds of millions of dollars to t

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