Effective:

2025-03-12T14:13:00-07:00

Expires:

2025-03-13T05:30:00-07:00

Certainty:

Possible

Event:

Winter Storm Watch

Type:

Alert

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Future

Areas:

Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, except up to 18 inches above 4500 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Cascades of Lane County and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 11 PM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Instruction: Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve. If you must travel, be sure to slow down and allow extra time. If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning. If you are using a generator, be sure to keep it outdoors and away from windows and vents. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. Backcountry recreation is not advised. Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Make sure your emergency kit has the following items: flashlights, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Now is a good time to put snow tires on your vehicle. Check on friends and family to see if they need help preparing. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.

Effective:

2025-03-12T13:22:00-07:00

Expires:

2025-03-13T05:00:00-07:00

Certainty:

Likely

Event:

Beach Hazards Statement

Type:

Alert

Severity:

Moderate

Urgency:

Expected

Areas:

Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning.. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives. NOTE: Razor clammers beware.

Instruction: Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.