Stormy Christmas weather expected across the PNW

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A KOIN 6 Weather Alert goes into effect Wednesday afternoon as wind, rain, and mountain snow ramps up.

Stormy Christmas weather will keep much of the Portland, Vancouver area under wet and windy weather through Thursday morning. A few light rain showers will start Christmas morning off. The heavier rain and wind doesn't get underway until the afternoon and evening hours. Wind gusts could near 35 mph from the south by Wednesday night.

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