Portland braces for rain and wind on Halloween as trick-or-treaters face wet conditions

Portland will experience widespread rain and gusty winds on Halloween, with temperatures around 51 degrees. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day, making it a wet evening for trick-or-treaters. The National Weather Service has issued snow warnings for the Cascades, predicting 12-24 inches of snow above 5,000 feet. Hazardous driving conditions are likely, especially in Marion and Linn counties. Showers will continue into Friday, with a high of 56 degrees and strong winds. The weekend forecast includes more rain, but early next week may bring some dry days.