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 Weather Advisory
Areas Affected: Eastern Douglas County Foothills; South Central Oregon Cascades
NWS Medford (Southwest Oregon and Northern California)
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to 10 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph over high and exposed terrain.
* WHERE...The High central Cascades. Including Diamond Lake,
Crater Lake and Highways 58, 138 and 232.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over unplowed roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations up to 6 inches in 12
hours during the day on Friday. Snow will continue to accumulate
into Saturday.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
* Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
* Carry tire chains and be prepared for snow covered roads and
limited visibilities.
* See https://www.tripcheck.com for latest road conditions.
* A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause travel difficulties.
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.
