Snow, Strong Winds from Winter Storm Draco

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Weather.com - 12/17/12, AP

Chiloquin, Or.

Mt. Bachelor, Or. Even the dogs are enjoying the new snow at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon (Courtesy: Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort)

PORTLAND, Ore. — A powerful winter storm has moved into the Pacific Northwest and is expected to linger into Monday, delivering strong winds and rain in some places and heavy snowfall and whiteout conditions in others.

Towering waves also are expected, but the storm won't be limited to the coast and mountains. Forecasters also have posted high-wind warnings with gusts up to 55 mph in Oregon's Willamette Valley and the metro Portland area, The Oregonian reported.

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