Oregon Mountain Passes Brace for First Major Snow; Eugene Anticipates Friday Morning Frost

Fall in Oregon is about to get a frosty twist! As leaves continue to cascade, the Cascade Mountain passes are set for a spectacular snowy interlude. According to a recent article by Statesman Journal, the Cascade Mountain passes in Oregon are gearing up for their inaugural significant snowfall of the season, set to commence Tuesday evening. With a substantial drop in temperatures, residents and travelers can anticipate a hard frost later in the week.

Forecasts indicate that both U.S. Highway 20 crossing Santiam Pass and Oregon Highway 58 traversing Willamette Pass could be blanketed with a snow accumulation ranging from 6 to 8 inches, particularly between Tuesday evening and Thursday. The most intense snowfall is projected for Tuesday evening, easing into lighter flurries by Thursday.

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