270 WWUS46 KPQR 110812 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 1212 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024 ORZ011-013-WAZ019-111615- /O.UPG.KPQR.WS.A.0003.240111T1400Z-240114T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.W.0003.240111T1400Z-240114T1200Z/ Northern Oregon Cascades-Cascades in Lane County- South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Government Camp, Detroit, Santiam Pass, McKenzie Pass, McKenzie Bridge, Oakridge, Willamette Pass, Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Mount St. Helens, and Wind River Valley 1212 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet, highest amounts above 3000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascades and Cascades in Lane County. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could cause white-out conditions at times and bring down tree branches, leading to power outages. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1, or visit for Oregon: https://www.tripcheck.com and for Washington: https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map && $$ ORZ010-012-WAZ040-111615- /O.UPG.KPQR.WS.A.0003.240111T1400Z-240114T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.W.0003.240111T1400Z-240114T1200Z/ Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills- Cascade Foothills in Lane County- South Washington Cascade Foothills- Including the cities of Silver Falls State Park and Ariel 1212 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet possible. Highest amounts above 2000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills and Cascade Foothills in Lane County. In Washington, South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could cause white-out conditions at times and bring down tree branches, leading to power outages. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1, or visit for Oregon: https://www.tripcheck.com and for Washington: https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map && $$ ORZ006-WAZ039-111615- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.A.0003.240113T0000Z-240114T1200Z/ Greater Portland Metro Area-Greater Vancouver Area- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Portland, Wilsonville, Oregon City, Gresham, Troutdale, Vancouver, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Washougal, Yacolt, and Amboy 1212 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Area. In Washington, Greater Vancouver Area. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely begin Friday afternoon but will likely not accumulate on surfaces until later Friday evening. Snow amounts will depend on how quickly snow diminishes Friday night. One to 4 inches possible through late Friday evening, with amounts greater than 8 inches possible if snow persists into Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ORZ014-016-WAZ046-111615- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.A.0003.240112T1400Z-240114T1200Z/ Upper Hood River Valley-Central Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Parkdale, Odell, Hood River, Carson, and Underwood 1212 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches possible. Highest amounts above 1500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph in the Gorge. * WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Central Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ORZ015-WAZ045-111615- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.A.0003.240113T0000Z-240114T1200Z/ Western Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Corbett, Rooster Rock, Multnomah Falls, Cascade Locks, North Bonneville, and Stevenson 1212 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches possible. Highest amounts above 1000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Western Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Western Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ORZ007-008-111615- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.A.0003.240113T0000Z-240114T1200Z/ Central Willamette Valley-South Willamette Valley- Including the cities of Salem, McMinnville, Woodburn, Stayton, Dallas, Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany, and Lebanon 1212 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of up to one quarter of an inch possible. * WHERE...Central Willamette Valley and South Willamette Valley. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely begin Friday evening in the central Willamette Valley but will likely not accumulate on surfaces until later Friday night. Freezing rain may begin Friday night in the southern Willamette Valley continuing through Saturday. Snow and ice amounts as well as the exact location of these hazards will depend on many variables. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ORZ005-WAZ022-111615- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.A.0003.240113T0000Z-240114T1200Z/ Lower Columbia-I-5 Corridor in Cowlitz County- Including the cities of St. Helens, Clatskanie, Longview, Kelso, and Castle Rock 1212 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, Lower Columbia. In Washington, I-5 Corridor in Cowlitz County. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely begin Friday afternoon but will likely not accumulate on surfaces until later Friday evening. Snow amounts will depend on how quickly snow diminishes Friday night. One to 4 inches possible through late Friday evening, with amounts greater than 8 inches possible if snow persists into Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ORZ003-004-WAZ020-111615- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.A.0003.240113T0000Z-240114T1200Z/ Coast Range of Northwest Oregon- Central Coast Range of Western Oregon-Willapa Hills- Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit, Lees Camp, Trask, Grand Ronde, Burnt Woods, Tidewater, Swisshome, Veneta, Willapa, Frances, Elk Mountain, and Ryderwood 1212 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon and Central Coast Range of Western Oregon. In Washington, Willapa Hills. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ORZ001-002-WAZ021-111615- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.A.0003.240113T0000Z-240114T1200Z/ North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast- Including the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook, Netarts, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Newport, Cape Foulweather, Yachats, Florence, Raymond, Long Beach, Ocean Park, Naselle, Cathlamet, and Cape Disappointment 1212 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/portland