* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations of one quarter of an inch possible.
* WHERE…Central and Southern Willamette Valley.
* WHEN…From 10 PM Wednesday through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Precipitation begins as mixed snow and freezing rain early Thursday morning. Precipitation will transition over to primarily freezing rain by Thursday midday. Freezing rain that falls on snow will accumulate quickly. The
Thursday morning commute will be affected. Due to areas of freezing rain, power outages are possible.
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.
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.
Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/portland
