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:

North Oregon Cascades; South Washington Cascades

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, 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: 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. 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

Effective:

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

Expires:

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

Certainty:

Likely

Event:

Winter Weather Advisory

Type:

Update

Severity:

Moderate

Urgency:

Expected

Areas:

North Oregon Cascades; South Washington Cascades

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, 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: 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. 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