Winter Storm Watch in Effect from Wednesday Afternoon Through Friday Morning above 4500 Feet

Posted on December 24, 2024

* WHAT…Heavy wet snow possible above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1-2 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE…South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon.

* WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult and winter travel conditions should be anticipated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Two rounds of higher intensity snowfall will most likely impact the Cascades later this week. The first round will most likely take place Wednesday evening into the early morning hours on Thursday. A second storm system will be quick on the first storm system heels, and bring another round of intense snowfall across the Cascades Thursday night into Friday morning. The Timberline Highway, US20 over Santiam Pass and Highway 58 over Willamette Pass will be the roadways most heavily impacted by the snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

 

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