Weather Alerts for Skamania Co, WA

Issued by the National Weather Service

Extreme Cold Warning  EXTREME COLD WARNING   Extreme Cold Warning
SKAMANIA CO, WA

Areas Affected:
West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft - West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor - Upper Hood River Valley - Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor - West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14 - Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14
Effective: Thu, 2/13 4:52am Updated: Thu, 2/13 7:31am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 2/13 4:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ("feels like") as low as zero
degrees fahrenheit expected.

* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area
and the Hood River Valley.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon PST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.

Information:
Hypothermia, cooling of the internal body temperature, occurs
quickly and is often unnoticed by the victim until it is too late.
Exposed skin can suffer from frostbite very quickly at these
temperatures. If you must venture outdoors, make sure to dress
properly for extreme cold. Multiple layers of clothing including
outdoor jackets and pants are the best way to stay warm during
extreme cold, helping to prevent frostbite and/or hypothermia. These
items include: hat, gloves, winter jacket, face mask, thicker socks,
and cold weather footwear. Hand and foot warmers are also
recommended.

Multiple layers of clothing including outdoor jackets and pants are
the best way to stay warm during extreme cold, helping to prevent
frostbite and/or hypothermia. These items include: hat, gloves,
winter jacket, face mask, thicker socks, and cold weather footwear.
Hand and foot warmers are also recommended. Hypothermia can set in
within 30 minutes.

Backcountry recreation is not advised.

Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress
warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent
frostbite and/or hypothermia.

Avoid being outdoors in wet conditions which can increase the risk
of the body cooling down and becoming hypothermic.

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
SKAMANIA CO, WA

Areas Affected:
West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft - West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor - Upper Hood River Valley - Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor - West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14 - Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14
Effective: Thu, 2/13 2:39am Updated: Thu, 2/13 7:31am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 2/13 4:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of
an inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area
and the Hood River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to areas of freezing rain, power outages
are possible.

Information:
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items
to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.

Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care.

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon,
call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com.

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington,
visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
SKAMANIA CO, WA

Areas Affected:
Clackamas County Cascade Foothills - Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties - Lane County Cascade Foothills - North Oregon Cascades - Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties - Cascades of Lane County - South Washington Cascades
Effective: Thu, 2/13 2:39am Updated: Thu, 2/13 7:31am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 2/13 4:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around a light
glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northern and Central Cascades and Foothills in Oregon, and
South Washington Cascades.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.

Information:
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items
to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.

Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care.

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon,
call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com.

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington,
visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
SKAMANIA CO, WA

Areas Affected:
Lower Columbia River - Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands - Willapa Hills - Cowlitz County Lowlands - South Washington Cascade Foothills
Effective: Thu, 2/13 2:39am Updated: Thu, 2/13 7:31am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 2/13 4:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and
Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River
Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation begins as snow Thursday
morning. Precipitation will transition over to primarily freezing
rain by Thursday midday. Due to areas of freezing rain, power
outages are possible.

Information:
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items
to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.

Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care.

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon,
call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com.

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington,
visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

Cold Weather Advisory  COLD WEATHER ADVISORY   Cold Weather Advisory
SKAMANIA CO, WA

Areas Affected:
West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft - West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor - Upper Hood River Valley - Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor - West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14 - Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14
Effective: Thu, 2/13 4:52am Updated: Thu, 2/13 7:31am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 2/13 4:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ("feels like") as low as zero
degrees fahrenheit expected.

* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area
and the Hood River Valley.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon PST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.

Information:
Hypothermia, cooling of the internal body temperature, occurs
quickly and is often unnoticed by the victim until it is too late.
Exposed skin can suffer from frostbite very quickly at these
temperatures. If you must venture outdoors, make sure to dress
properly for extreme cold. Multiple layers of clothing including
outdoor jackets and pants are the best way to stay warm during
extreme cold, helping to prevent frostbite and/or hypothermia. These
items include: hat, gloves, winter jacket, face mask, thicker socks,
and cold weather footwear. Hand and foot warmers are also
recommended.

Multiple layers of clothing including outdoor jackets and pants are
the best way to stay warm during extreme cold, helping to prevent
frostbite and/or hypothermia. These items include: hat, gloves,
winter jacket, face mask, thicker socks, and cold weather footwear.
Hand and foot warmers are also recommended. Hypothermia can set in
within 30 minutes.

Backcountry recreation is not advised.

Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress
warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent
frostbite and/or hypothermia.

Avoid being outdoors in wet conditions which can increase the risk
of the body cooling down and becoming hypothermic.

Cold Weather Advisory  COLD WEATHER ADVISORY   Cold Weather Advisory
SKAMANIA CO, WA

Areas Affected:
Clatsop County Coast - Tillamook County Coast - Central Coast of Oregon - North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - North Oregon Coast Range - Central Oregon Coast Range - Lower Columbia River - Outer Southeast Portland Metro - West Central Willamette Valley - East Central Willamette Valley - Benton County Lowlands - Linn County Lowlands - Lane County Lowlands - Clackamas County Cascade Foothills - Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties - Lane County Cascade Foothills - North Oregon Cascades - Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties - Cascades of Lane County - South Washington Coast - Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands - Willapa Hills - Cowlitz County Lowlands - South Washington Cascade Foothills - South Washington Cascades
Effective: Thu, 2/13 4:52am Updated: Thu, 2/13 7:31am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 2/13 12:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Cold wind chills ("feels like") as low as 10 degrees below
expected.

* WHERE...Northern and Central Cascades and Foothills in Oregon,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, South Washington and North
and Central Oregon Coast, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys
and Mountains of Oregon, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys
of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and
Cowlitz River Valleys, South Washington Cascades and Foothills,
and Outer Southeast Portland Metro.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can
lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Information:
Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress
warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent
frostbite and/or hypothermia.

Avoid being outdoors in wet conditions which can increase the risk
of the body cooling down and becoming hypothermic.