For only the third time since records have been kept, going all the way back to 1950, this winter will bring a third consecutive La Niña Enso cycle to Portland and surrounding areas. What does that mean for this winter's weather? A third La Niña in a row means we can likely expect a mild, rainy November and December. In the new year, we can probably expect some valley snow, maybe 2 to 3 inches, but a large snowstorm in Portland is unlikely. Here's a five-point summary from KGW meteorologist Rod Hill of what to expect this winter: 1. Rainy and mild in November and December 2. Expect little to no valley snow before Jan. 1 3. Overall, Portland should see normal precipitation totals and temperatures 4. Expect some snow, about two to three inches, but a big snowstorm is not likely. If a big snowstorm does happen, the best chance for an event that brings 8 inches or more of snow will be mid-February into early March. 5. Mt. Hood snowpack should reach 85-100% of normal READ THE FULL REPORT: https://www.kgw.com/article/weather/rod-hill-winter-outlook-portland-oregon-2022-2023/283-dd050e64-6faf-4f5a-9048-8a48e4848a8f Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/KGWNews8 Watch the latest KGW newscast: https://www.kgw.com/watch Get the KGW app: https://kgw.com/appredirect