A series of very wet days are in Portland’s near future as storm systems roll through the region bringing widespread rain, breezy winds, and heavy Cascade snow Friday and throughout the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

The same powerful storm that battered Southern California with heavy rain and brought blizzard conditions to the San Bernardino Mountains is putting millions on alert from coast to coast.

After a powerful winter storm flooded roadways, dropped hail, and even brought a tornado to Southern California on Thursday, forecasters say more rain is headed our way Friday. “Lingering showers are a big part of the forecast today,