After a wet and wild start to the month, Oregon’s weather has dried out in a big way and that’s expected to stay the case for the foreseeable future.

"Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions," NWS said, warning of "deteriorating air quality for people with respiratory problems" and "visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog," which "could make driving conditions hazardous."

The Beaverton Community Center, at 12350 SW 5th St., and the Blanton Street Building, at 20665 SW Blanton St., will be open 24 hours for people seeking shelter starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, a Washington County spokesperson said in an email.

An air stagnation advisory has been issued for large portions of Idaho and Oregon, warning residents of stagnant air conditions that could trap pollution near the ground and lead to poor air quality.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning for some beach counties in Oregon about so-called sneaker waves that could kill people. Sneaker waves could be lethal by knocking over unsuspecting people and pulling them into cold waters or carrying heavy driftwood logs that can pin people down.

After months of waiting, La Niña conditions finally emerged in the tropical Pacific last month, according to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center.

Although the National Weather Service predicts below-average temperatures for Portland and the rest of the West between Jan. 16 and Jan. 22, there are no clear signs of snow in Portland’s future.

The National Weather Service is warning the public of a moderate risk for sneaker waves in Douglas, Coos and Curry counties.