A cold front will bring a rapid onset of accumulating snow above 4000-5000 feet this afternoon and evening. A lull in snow will most likely occur tonight into Thursday morning before additional snow showers bring higher snowfall rates to the Cascades late Thursday into early Friday. Highest accumulations will be above 5500 feet and in the Lane County Cascades.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6-12 inches except up to 16 inches along the tops of the volcanos (above 5500 feet).
* WHERE…In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. In Washington, South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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
For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/portland
