Portland-area agencies are fueling their snowplows, pre-treating roads and preparing to work around the clock in anticipation of forecasted freezing temperatures and precipitation that may wallop the region starting Thursday morning.

KOIN 6 Meteorologist Josh Cozart times out the wild weather expected around the greater Portland, Vancouver metro area Thursday and Friday.

The Portland metro area could see snow flurries or up to three inches of snow Thursday morning. There could be more snow or freezing rain Friday morning.

Starting early Thursday morning, a “mess of wintry precipitation” is probable — first falling as snow, then transitioning to a less fun mix of sleet and freezing rain. Icy roads will likely affect afternoon commutes,