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Matt Zaffino

KGW News Chief Meteorologist Matt Zaffino has been forecasting weather in Oregon for 32 years. He’s an avid skier and outdoor lover who’s summited most of the major Cascade peaks and run sixteen marathons. Matt lives in Portland with his wife and five-year-old son who’s been on skis ever since he could walk.

Powder Alert

March 31, 2026
Find your powder playground in Oregon this winter. This page is updated throughout ski season with information about approaching storm systems and fresh powdery snow. More
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