NWS Portland (Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington)
...ANOTHER WINTER STORM TO BRING HEAVY SNOW TO THE SOUTH
WASHINGTON AND OREGON CASCADES LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...
.The incoming Pacific weather system and associated cold front
will move onshore today, bringing heavy mountain snow. This will
be followed by a prolonged period of moist onshore flow and
lowering snow levels that will result in heavy snow accumulations
across most of the Cascades in southern Washington and central and
northern Oregon through Saturday morning.
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 AM
PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 30
inches, with the heaviest accumulations expected above 3000
feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph are also likely at higher
elevations.
* WHERE...Cascades in Lane County.
* WHEN...From noon today to 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Expect poor winter driving conditions with snow and
ice covered roads and low visibility. Travel is expected to be
difficult. The combination of heavy snow and strong winds
could also result in damage to trees and powerlines.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning
Areas Affected: Northern Oregon Cascades
NWS Portland (Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington)
...ANOTHER WINTER STORM TO BRING HEAVY SNOW TO THE SOUTH
WASHINGTON AND OREGON CASCADES LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...
.The incoming Pacific weather system and associated cold front
will move onshore today, bringing heavy mountain snow. This will
be followed by a prolonged period of moist onshore flow and
lowering snow levels that will result in heavy snow accumulations
across most of the Cascades in southern Washington and central and
northern Oregon through Saturday morning.
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 20 to 35
inches, with the heaviest accumulations expected above 3000
feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph are also likely at higher
elevations.
* WHERE...Northern Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Expect poor winter driving conditions with snow and
ice covered roads and low visibility. Travel is expected to be
difficult. The combination of heavy snow and strong winds
could also result in damage to trees and powerlines.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
