Currently in Portland — January 13th, 2022

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Models have slowed down the timing of the arrival of the cold front across the PNW. This also delays the timing of rainfall in Portland. Instead of rain ending early in the day on Thursday, it now looks like the rain will move into the area in the morning and end in the evening. While area rivers, especially out in Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties are running high, widespread flooding is not anticipated. Snow should be limited to the ski passes and higher elevations with rain expected elsewhere.

High pressure moves in Thursday into Friday with pleasant weather returning. So long, atmospheric river!

Valley rains with mountain snows

High: 51º, Low: 43º

Line 3 pipeline protestors, or water protectors, face felony charges in Minnesota. Prosecutors raising the charges sought reimbursement from Enbridge, the oil company constructing the pipeline, according to ongoing reporting from The Intercept. This comes after Enbridge doled out $4.8 million to cover policing of the pipeline. in August, police responded to protestors with riot gear. They arrested hundreds resulting in numerous injuries.

Water protectors are being charged with “felony theft” for chaining themselves to pipeline construction equipment. According to an attorney representing the pipeline protestors, this is “prosecutorial overkill” and a tactic to discourage future protests. 

Water protectors are calling for the charges to be dropped via letter petition to Minnesota Attorney General and Governor.