564 WWUS46 KPQR 111411 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 611 AM PST Mon Feb 11 2019 ORZ012-111515- /O.CAN.KPQR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190212T1800Z/ Cascade Foothills in Lane County- 611 AM PST Mon Feb 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Temperatures have warmed overnight, raising snow levels above the foothill elevations. $$ ORZ003-120200- /O.CAN.KPQR.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-190211T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.A.0002.190212T0200Z-190213T1200Z/ Coast Range of Northwest Oregon- Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit, Lees Camp, and Trask 611 AM PST Mon Feb 11 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, except 2 to 6 inches in valley locations such as Vernonia. * WHERE...Coast Range of Northwest Oregon. * WHEN...From this evening through late Tuesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially across the Coast Range passes such as Sunset Summit on Highway 26. Be sure to carry chains if you must travel tonight, Tuesday, or Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ WAZ022-120200- /O.CAN.KPQR.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-190211T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.A.0002.190212T0400Z-190212T1800Z/ I-5 Corridor in Cowlitz County- Including the cities of Longview, Kelso, and Castle Rock 611 AM PST Mon Feb 11 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches possible, with 4 to 8 inches possible in the hills above 500 feet in elevation. * WHERE...I-5 Corridor in Cowlitz County. * WHEN...From this 8 PM this evening through Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may become very difficult. The hazardous conditions may impact the commutes this evening and Tuesday morning. 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. && $$ WAZ020-111515- /O.CAN.KPQR.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-190211T1600Z/ Willapa Hills- 611 AM PST Mon Feb 11 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Accumulating snowfall has generally ended for the time being, but may resume this afternoon into tonight. $$ ORZ014-016-WAZ046-120200- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190213T0200Z/ Upper Hood River Valley-Central Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Parkdale, Odell, Hood River, Carson, and Underwood 611 AM PST Mon Feb 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 3 to 5 inches of snow have already fallen overnight. An additional 4 to 10 inches are expected below 500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches appear likely in the Upper Hood River Valley. There may be a period of a rain/snow mix this morning, but precipitation should turn back to all snow Monday evening. * WHERE...Central Columbia Gorge and Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult tonight with slippery roads and poor visibility due to heavy snow. Be sure to carry chains if you must travel. 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. && $$ WAZ040-120200- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190213T0000Z/ South Washington Cascade Foothills- Including the cities of Toutle, Ariel, Lake Merwin, Yale Lake, and Cougar 611 AM PST Mon Feb 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches below 1500 feet and 10 to 20 inches above 1500 feet. * WHERE...South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult with slippery roads and poor visibility due to heavy snow. Be sure to carry chains if you must travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ ORZ011-013-120200- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190213T0200Z/ Northern Oregon Cascades-Cascades in Lane County- Including the cities of Government Camp, Detroit, Santiam Pass, McKenzie Pass, McKenzie Bridge, Oakridge, and Willamette Pass 611 AM PST Mon Feb 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulation of 2 to 4 feet in the Cascades above 2500 feet. * WHERE...Cascades and foothills of Northern Oregon and Lane County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times due to heavy snow and occasional white out conditions. 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. && $$ ORZ010-120200- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190213T0200Z/ Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills- Including the cities of Sandy, Estacada, Silver Falls State Park, and Sweet Home 611 AM PST Mon Feb 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches in the foothills below 1500 feet and 8 to 15 inches in the foothills between 1500 and 2500 feet. * WHERE...Cascades and foothills of Northern Oregon and Lane County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times due to heavy snow and occasional white out conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WAZ019-120200- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190213T0200Z/ South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Mount St. Helens, and Wind River Valley 611 AM PST Mon Feb 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST Tuesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult with slippery roads and poor visibility due to heavy snow. Be sure to carry chains if you must travel. 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. && $$ ORZ006-015-WAZ039-045-120200- /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.A.0002.190212T0600Z-190212T2200Z/ Greater Portland Metro Area-Western Columbia River Gorge- Greater Vancouver Area- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Portland, Wilsonville, Oregon City, Gresham, Troutdale, Corbett, Rooster Rock, Multnomah Falls, Cascade Locks, Vancouver, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Washougal, Yacolt, Amboy, North Bonneville, and Stevenson 611 AM PST Mon Feb 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches possible, most likely in the hills above 500 feet. * WHERE...Greater Portland and Vancouver metro area and the western Columbia River Gorge. Impacts most likely in the hills above 500 feet in elevation. * WHEN...Mainly rain is expected for the commute this evening. However, rain may begin to change to snow by midnight, with snow becoming increasingly likely by the Tuesday morning commute. * CONFIDENCE...Moderate confidence for accumulations in Clark County and for elevations above 500 feet. Lower confidence for accumulations across the valley and Gorge floors. This scenario may result in widely varying accumulations ranging from no snow to several inches, even at the same elevation. * IMPACTS...Heavy, wet snow may result in broken tree limbs and power lines, raising the chance of isolated power outages. Travel may become very difficult, especially in the hills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ ORZ005-120200- /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.A.0002.190212T0400Z-190212T1800Z/ Lower Columbia- Including the cities of St. Helens and Clatskanie 611 AM PST Mon Feb 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches possible. * WHERE...Lower Columbia. Impacts most likely in the hills above 500 feet in elevation. * WHEN...Mainly rain is expected for the commute this evening. However, rain may begin to change to snow by midnight, with snow becoming increasingly likely by the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow may result in broken tree limbs and power lines, raising the chance of isolated power outages. Travel may become very difficult, especially in the hills. 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. && $$ ORZ004-120200- /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.A.0002.190212T0200Z-190213T1200Z/ Central Coast Range of Western Oregon- Including the cities of Grande Ronde, Burnt Woods, Tidewater, Swisshome, and Veneta 611 AM PST Mon Feb 11 2019 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 12 inches possible, mainly above 1500 feet in elevation. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph on exposed ridges. * WHERE...Central Coast Range of Western Oregon, mainly above 1500 feet in elevation. * WHEN...From this evening through late Tuesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow may result in broken tree limbs and power lines, raising the chance of isolated power outages. Travel may become very difficult, especially in the hills. Be sure to carry chains if you must travel tonight, Tuesday, or Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. && $$ Weagle/Neuman