Weather Alert
Klamath Basin, North & East Klamath Co. & West Lake Co.
NOAA Issue Date: 2/23/2019 09:21:00 AM
A storm with a significant amount of moisture will bring moderate to heavy mountain snow to the Cascades, mountains in western Siskiyou county, and possibly portions of the east side Saturday night into at least Monday morning.
What
Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches with local amounts up to 24 inches. Lesser amounts are expected in southern Klamath county. Winds could gust as high as 50 MPH in exposed areas.
Where
Highway 97 and 31, including the cities of Chemult and Crescent.
When
From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Monday.
Additional details
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Visibilities could be reduced by blowing snow in more exposed areas where winds are gusty.
View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/hazard
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Travel is strongly discouraged because of dangerous conditions
If you must travel,
keep tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, food, water, medications, and a fully charged phone with you.
The safest place during a winter storm is indoors
A winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather is likely and poses a threat to life and property
Take protective action now.
Weather Alert
Lane Co. Cascades
NOAA Issue Date: 2/23/2019 06:54:00 AM
What
Heavy snow expected above 2500 feet tonight through early Monday. Additional snow accumulations of 18 to 36 inches expected tonight through Monday morning.
Where
Cascades in Lane county, mainly above 2500 feet.
When
Snow early this morning will become lighter by mid morning. Snow increasing again later this afternoon, becoming heavy tonight and continuing through early Monday.
Additional details
Travel conditions will be difficult in the Cascades through at least Monday morning, though a brief lull in the snow is expected today. Snow will increase tonight and Sunday, with very heavy snowfall rates possibly causing white- out conditions at times through Monday morning. Higher elevation roads such as highway 58 across Willamette Pass may become impassable. Be sure to carry chains and a winter emergency kit if you must travel, and be prepared for long delays.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.
Weather Alert
Portland Metro, North Coast, Central Willamette Valley, Northwest Coast Range, WA-Vancouver Area
NOAA Issue Date: 2/23/2019 06:54:00 AM
What
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches possible, with 3 to 8 inches of snow possible near the coast range. It is also possible some locations along the coast and in the Willamette Valley may receive accumulations of less than 2 inches.
Where
Greater Portland and Vancouver metro area, central Willamette Valley including Salem, north Oregon coast and coast range.
When
Most likely period of snow will be Monday morning. Snow is expected to change to rain by Monday evening, though a few pockets of freezing rain will be possible near the Columbia gorge and in some coast range valleys.
Additional details
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Impacts appear less likely for the Monday evening commute at this time. Be sure to carry chains and a winter emergency kit if you must travel Monday, and be prepared for long delays.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to Monitor the latest forecasts.
Weather Alert
North Cascade Foothills, North Cascades
NOAA Issue Date: 2/23/2019 06:54:00 AM
Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Sunday evening through late Monday night
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What
Heavy snow expected, especially above 1500 to 2000 feet. Snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches expected tonight through Sunday, though accumulations will be less below 2000 feet. Another round of heavy snow is possible Sunday night through Monday night, with another 12 to 24 inches of snow possible.
Where
Northern Oregon Cascade foothills and northern Oregon Cascades, primarily above 1500 feet in elevation.
When
Heaviest periods of snow appear to be late tonight through Sunday morning, then again late Sunday night through Monday.
Additional details
Travel through the Cascades will become very difficult tonight through Monday night, if not impossible at times. Be sure to carry chains and a winter emergency kit if you must travel, and be prepared for long delays.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to Monitor the latest forecasts. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Weather Alert
WA-Lower Columbia & I-5 Cowlitz Co., Lower Columbia
NOAA Issue Date: 2/23/2019 06:54:00 AM
What
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches possible, most likely Kelso/Longview southward.
Where
Lower Columbia and i-5 corridor in Cowlitz county.
When
Mainly Monday.
Additional details
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Impacts appear less likely for the Monday evening commute at this time. Be sure to carry chains and a winter emergency kit if you must travel Monday, and be prepared for long delays.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to Monitor the latest forecasts.
Weather Alert
North Cascade Foothills, North Cascades
NOAA Issue Date: 2/23/2019 06:54:00 AM
Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Sunday evening through late Monday night
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What
Heavy snow expected, especially above 1500 to 2000 feet. Snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches expected tonight through Sunday, though accumulations will be less below 2000 feet. Another round of heavy snow is possible Sunday night through Monday night, with another 12 to 24 inches of snow possible.
Where
Northern Oregon Cascade foothills and northern Oregon Cascades, primarily above 1500 feet in elevation.
When
Heaviest periods of snow appear to be late tonight through Sunday morning, then again late Sunday night through Monday.
Additional details
Travel through the Cascades will become very difficult tonight through Monday night, if not impossible at times. Be sure to carry chains and a winter emergency kit if you must travel, and be prepared for long delays.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to Monitor the latest forecasts. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Weather Alert
John Day Basin, Ochoco-John Day Highlands
NOAA Issue Date: 2/23/2019 04:47:00 AM
A prolonged snow event is expected to impact much of the region beginning tonight through early Wednesday morning. An upper level low will set up off the Washington coast. Abundant moisture streaming over a nearly stationary surface Boundary will support significant storm total snow accumulations. Accumulations may be tempered by marginal afternoon surface temperatures and only light continuous snow, particularly for the Columbia basin, blue mountain foothills and the Yakima and Kittitas valleys.
What
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 14 inches possible.
Where
Ochoco-John Day highlands and John Day basin.
When
From 4 PM PST this afternoon through late Tuesday night.
Additional details
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to Monitor the latest forecasts.
Weather Alert
Grand Ronde Valley
NOAA Issue Date: 2/23/2019 04:47:00 AM
A prolonged snow event is expected to impact much of the region beginning tonight through early Wednesday morning. An upper level low will set up off the Washington coast. Abundant moisture streaming over a nearly stationary surface Boundary will support significant storm total snow accumulations. Accumulations may be tempered by marginal afternoon surface temperatures and only light continuous snow, particularly for the Columbia basin, blue mountain foothills and the Yakima and Kittitas valleys.
What
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Where
Grande Ronde Valley.
When
From this evening through late Tuesday night.
Additional details
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to Monitor the latest forecasts.
Weather Alert
North Blue Mnts, WA-Northwest Blue Mnts
NOAA Issue Date: 2/23/2019 04:47:00 AM
A prolonged snow event is expected to impact much of the region beginning tonight through early Wednesday morning. An upper level low will set up off the Washington coast. Abundant moisture streaming over a nearly stationary surface Boundary will support significant storm total snow accumulations. Accumulations may be tempered by marginal afternoon surface temperatures and only light continuous snow, particularly for the Columbia basin, blue mountain foothills and the Yakima and Kittitas valleys.
What
Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches.
Where
In Washington, northwest Blue Mountains. In Oregon, northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
When
Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
Additional details
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.
Weather Alert
Wallowa Co.
NOAA Issue Date: 2/23/2019 04:47:00 AM
A prolonged snow event is expected to impact much of the region beginning tonight through early Wednesday morning. An upper level low will set up off the Washington coast. Abundant moisture streaming over a nearly stationary surface Boundary will support significant storm total snow accumulations. Accumulations may be tempered by marginal afternoon surface temperatures and only light continuous snow, particularly for the Columbia basin, blue mountain foothills and the Yakima and Kittitas valleys.
What
Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected.
Where
Wallowa county.
When
From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
Additional details
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.