The newest forecast still calls for the chance of snow showers beginning Saturday night; the snow level is expected around 400 feet, and some of West Seattle's hills go higher than that. By Sunday night, that's down to 200 feet.

Photo: Weather Underground / AP PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cold, wet air moving into western Oregon and Washington will dump snow across the region this weekend, dusting even the lowest elevations from Medford to Portland and Seattle, forecasters said.

Only one Seattle company made YouGov's annual Brand Index ranking. I won't give away the big secret, but it's not Starbucks or Microsoft. The ranking was compiled by asking survey respondents about famous brands using this question: “If you've heard

The newest forecast still calls for the chance of snow showers beginning Saturday night; the snow level is expected around 400 feet, and some of West Seattle's hills go higher than that. By Sunday night, that's down to 200 feet.

The 49ers make not one, but two comebacks against the Saints. Alex Smith and Vernon Davis have the games of their lives, and the moment of their lives, at the exact same time. Pure Forty Niner magic in Candlestick and I felt like a kid again!

AP Sports Writer San Francisco • Alex Smith completed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Vernon Davis with 9 seconds left just after Drew Brees had put the high-powered Saints ahead, and the resurgent San Francisco 49ers capitalized on five New Orleans

That's what it means," Smith said after directing the 49ers to an electrifying 36-32 win over the Saints in an NFC divisional playoff game Saturday at Candlestick Park. For all of Alex's genuine modesty, this for him was considerably more than mere

SAN FRANCISCO — What a way to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of "The Catch." Joe Montana to Dwight Clark then.

Snow can accumulate a couple of inches from Seattle, Wash., to Portland, Ore., through Sunday. Despite the snow for the latter half of this weekend, our attention will be focused on the region for some wild weather next week.

Thanks to Mark Bader for the view of Mount Rainier during today's sunrise. Will our area, too, soon be frosted in snow? The newest forecast still calls for the chance of snow showers beginning Saturday night; the snow level is expected around

West Seattle Weather Watch: Burn ban for King County.

Thanks to Mark Bader for the view of Mount Rainier during today's sunrise. Will our area, too, soon be frosted in snow? The newest forecast still calls for the chance of snow showers beginning Saturday night; the snow level is expected around

Tom Brady took on Tebowmania and brought the New England Patriots within a game of another Super Bowl appearance. Brady tied an NFL postseason record with six touchdown passes, including five in the first half, as the

Tom Brady took on Tebowmania and brought the New England Patriots within a game of another Super Bowl appearance. Brady tied an NFL postseason record with six touchdown passes, including five in the first half, as the

By AP Charles Krupa / AP New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a 10-yard touchdown pass while being defended by Denver Broncos cornerback Andre' Goodman (21) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday

FOXBOROUGH – Even though his Broncos were broken like show ponies in a 45-10 loss to the Patriots, coach John Fox told his players he was proud of them last night. “I thought they accomplished a lot,'' he said. “I thought we came a long ways from a 1-4

Full recap and analysis of the Patriots dominating 45-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Playoffs.

By Will Brinson The Patriots and the 49ers advanced to their respective conference championship games on Sunday. San Francisco did it with defense and a heroic effort by Alex Smith, while Tom Brady simply eviscerated the Broncos.

By Will Brinson The Patriots and the 49ers advanced to their respective conference championship games on Sunday. San Francisco did it with defense and a heroic effort by Alex Smith, while Tom Brady simply eviscerated the Broncos.

Alder would rally to take the race from Fischer, but it was one of the few highlights for the Lady Warriors as the Lady Patriots dominated competition on Friday in a 151-48 victory. Below left, WA's Gabby Alberigi starts the 100 Back event.

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis has seen a lot in his six years in the league, but when he first tried to grasp what would be asked of him by the new coaching staff when training camp started, his reaction was anything but typical.

San Francisco 49er quarterback Alex Smith has his team's playoff hopes resting squarely on his shoulders today. Many may think running back Frank Gore will be the player who wins or loses the game for a 49ers team that

San Francisco 49er quarterback Alex Smith has his team's playoff hopes resting squarely on his shoulders today. Many may think running back Frank Gore will be the player who wins or loses the game for a 49ers team that

By Cam Inman The 49ers delivered Justin Smith the first playoff win in the defensive lineman's 11-year career, just as they plotted from this season's outset. "Our main goal from the first day of training camp was to get him back in the playoffs and

Last weekend, the only advancing team that needed to win in dramatic fashion was – of course – the Tim Tebow-led Denver Broncos. Their 29-23 overtime triumph over the Pittsburgh Steelers served as the only entertaining

By Jeremy P. Meyer Denver Broncos fans before the Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots AFC Division Playoff game. Saturday January 14, 2012 at Gillette Stadium. (Joe Amon, The Denver Post) A distinct giddy apprehension could be felt this sun-drenched

Photos from the NFL playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The Denver Broncos signed long-time long snapper David Binn on Friday after Lonie Paxton was ruled out of their divisional playoff game against New England so he could continue dealing with a family issue. Binn, who turns 40 next month,

The New England Patriots worked to outscore Tim Tebow in their first meeting in Denver, and the formula is on display again. Behind a third run by tight end Aaron Hernandez (he now has 58 rushing yards), the Patriots marched from just outside midfield

Tom Brady threw for a record-tying six touchdown passes, five in the first half and three to Rob Gronkowski, and the New England Patriots opened a 42-10 lead over Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos through three quarters of their second-round NFL playoff

(AP) – The Denver Broncos will be without long snapper Lonie Paxton for their divisional playoff game against the New England Patriots on Saturday night. Ed Andrieski, AP Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker will miss their game against the New

Photo: Tom Brady and Tim Tebow/AP January 13, 2012–At 8:00 EST Saturday night, January 14, the Denver Broncos will face the New England Patriots in Foxborough for the most eagerly anticipated AFC divisional playoff of the year.

DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 18: Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos Go Broncos!!! and Go Tebow!!! 11-11-11 !!! Go Wings !!! Marcelo Garcia rules. by KGW on Jan 14, 2012 7:35 PM EST reply actions

If you can't beat them or join them, then sometimes your only recourse is to try to beat them up. At least, this seemed to be Von Miller's attitude when he ignited a brawl late in the Denver Broncos' loss to the New England

AFC Divisional PlayoffsNew England Patriots (13-3)vs.Denver Broncos (8-8)Gillette StadiumFoxboro, Massachusetts8:00 P.M. EST Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow did something last week that New England Patriots

By Shelley Widhalm Reporter-Herald Staff Writer Denver Broncos fans, front from left, Matt Cooper, 13, Ben Fair and Brent Downing cheer on the team with others Saturday in the dining area at the Sports Station in downtown Loveland during the first

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski caught New England's second touchdown last night on a 10-yard pass from Tom Brady. (Barry Chin/Globe Staff) By Dan Shaughnessy FOXBOROUGH – Route One was Easy Street. Foxborough was The Big Easy.

If you can't beat them or join them, then sometimes your only recourse is to try to beat them up. At least, this seemed to be Von Miller's attitude when he ignited a brawl late in the Denver Broncos' loss to the New England

Alder would rally to take the race from Fischer, but it was one of the few highlights for the Lady Warriors as the Lady Patriots dominated competition on Friday in a 151-48 victory. Below left, WA's Gabby Alberigi starts the 100 Back event.

Our weekly in-game fan chat has moved on up to deluxe web page on boston.com. Join us for our spectacular on-line tailgate here at this special boston.com location at 7:15 pm Bring the fried chicken and Bud Light. It will feature yours truly hosting