Weather Alerts for N. OR Cascades

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
N. OR CASCADES

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 7:45am 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

Cold Weather Advisory  COLD WEATHER ADVISORY   Cold Weather Advisory
N. OR CASCADES

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 7:45am 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.

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