Forecast Details for Independence, OR

Recent Locations: Commack, NY Century, FL Independence, OR

This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Snow level 1600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 3am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 33. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday: A chance of rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending. Snow level 800 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2200 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Sunday: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.

Monday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

Monday Night: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Tuesday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?

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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the distinguishing features of most clouds.

Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud. The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation, such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form of a stratus cloud.

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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?

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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.

Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km) and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer. These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.

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