• WHITE CHRISTMAS BELOW 2000' UNLIKELY but snow levels could be low on Christmas Day. Six to Ten Storm Systems will affect the state through Dec 31. Some of these have the potential to be strong storms - particularly on Dec 22, Dec 24-25, Dec 26-27, Dec 28-29. But note that the farther out in time we go, accuracy lowers considerably.

• Looking at winds, Mon-Tue could have some breezes to about 20 mph then next Sat-Sun may be breezy with wind gusts to 20 mph or 30 mph (may change still a week away). Looks like 4-7" of total rainfall in Cottage Grove (today thru Dec 31) and up to 5-feet of total new snow at the higher elevations of the Cascades (today thru Dec 31).

• The closer we get to each of these potentially stronger storms the more clearer details will be, so just treat this as a heads up possibility and keep in mind that things can change. Bottom line is that it's not only starting to look like Christmas but starting to look like a more persistent active weather pattern may stay with us through the end of the year!