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2025 [KPQR] PORTLAND Winter Storm (WS) Watch (A) Number 5
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243 WWUS46 KPQR 172116 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 216 PM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 .A series of winter systems will move over the area through Friday. Each system will bring with it heavy precipitation. The first front will move inland tonight into Tuesday bringing advisory level snow. The second will arrive late Wednesday through Thursday. This frontal system will be quickly followed by a second and more robust front on Friday. There will be a short break between the second and third front, but may not be as noticeable. ORZ126>128-181215- /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.A.0005.250320T0000Z-250322T0600Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0015.250318T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties- Cascades of Lane County- Including the cities of Lost Lake, McKenzie Pass, Willamette Pass, Santiam Pass, Santiam Junction, Breitenbush Springs, Waldo Lake, Bennett Pass, Government Camp, Tombstone Summit, and Timothy Lake 216 PM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 20 inches to 4500 feet, and up to 35 inches along higher peaks possible. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Winter Storm Warning, there is around a 60-80% chance for heavy warning level snow (12 inches or more) from Thursday through Friday as a combination of two fronts move over the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. && $$ WAZ211-181215- /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.A.0005.250320T0000Z-250322T0600Z/ South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Larch Mountain, Indian Heaven Wilderness, and Mt. St. Helens 216 PM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 20 inches to 4500 feet, and up to 35 inches along higher peaks possible. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Winter Storm Warning, there is around a 60-80% chance for heavy warning level snow (12 inches or more) from Thursday through Friday as a combination of two fronts move over the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/portland 27
023 WWUS46 KPQR 181100 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 400 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ORZ126>128-190000- /O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.WS.A.0005.250320T0000Z-250322T0600Z/ North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties- Cascades of Lane County- Including the cities of Waldo Lake, Tombstone Summit, Government Camp, McKenzie Pass, Timothy Lake, Lost Lake, Willamette Pass, Bennett Pass, Santiam Pass, Santiam Junction, and Breitenbush Springs 400 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 20 inches to 4500 feet, and up to 35 inches at higher elevations possible. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Winter Storm Watch, there is around a 60-80% chance for 12 inches or more of snow late Wednesday through Friday as two frontal systems affect the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. && $$ WAZ211-190000- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.A.0005.250320T0000Z-250322T0600Z/ South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Larch Mountain, Mt. St. Helens, and Indian Heaven Wilderness 400 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 20 inches to 4500 feet, and up to 35 inches at higher elevations possible. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is around a 60-80% chance for 12 inches or more of snow late Wednesday through Friday as two frontal systems affect the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/portland Picard
765 WWUS46 KPQR 182050 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 150 PM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 .Two back-to-back winter systems will move over the region through Saturday morning. The first will arrive late Wednesday through Thursday. This system will bring snow to the Cascades and breezy winds. The second system will arrive on Friday. This frontal passage is warmer but will continue to be evaluated in regards to future advisories or warnings. ORZ126>128-191215- /O.CAN.KPQR.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.WS.A.0005.250320T0000Z-250322T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0016.250320T0000Z-250321T0000Z/ North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties- Cascades of Lane County- Including the cities of Timothy Lake, Lost Lake, Waldo Lake, Willamette Pass, Breitenbush Springs, Bennett Pass, Tombstone Summit, Santiam Pass, Santiam Junction, McKenzie Pass, and Government Camp 150 PM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 to 12 inches. Up to 17 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is around a 20% chance that snow accumulation would exceed 12 inches at elevations above 4000 feet. For this scenario to occur, colder air would need to be present than what is forecast. This first system will be closely followed by a second frontal system so there may be minimal break between them. 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 && $$ WAZ211-191215- /O.UPG.KPQR.WS.A.0005.250320T0000Z-250322T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0016.250320T0000Z-250321T0000Z/ South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Mt. St. Helens, Larch Mountain, and Indian Heaven Wilderness 150 PM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 11 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is around a 20% chance that snow accumulation would exceed 12 inches at elevations above 4000 feet. For this scenario to occur, colder air would need to be present than what is forecast. This first system will be closely followed by a second frontal system so there may be minimal break between them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/portland 27
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243 WWUS46 KPQR 172116 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 216 PM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 .A series of winter systems will move over the area through Friday. Each system will bring with it heavy precipitation. The first front will move inland tonight into Tuesday bringing advisory level snow. The second will arrive late Wednesday through Thursday. This frontal system will be quickly followed by a second and more robust front on Friday. There will be a short break between the second and third front, but may not be as noticeable. ORZ126>128-181215- /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.A.0005.250320T0000Z-250322T0600Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0015.250318T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties- Cascades of Lane County- Including the cities of Lost Lake, McKenzie Pass, Willamette Pass, Santiam Pass, Santiam Junction, Breitenbush Springs, Waldo Lake, Bennett Pass, Government Camp, Tombstone Summit, and Timothy Lake 216 PM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 20 inches to 4500 feet, and up to 35 inches along higher peaks possible. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Winter Storm Warning, there is around a 60-80% chance for heavy warning level snow (12 inches or more) from Thursday through Friday as a combination of two fronts move over the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. && $$ WAZ211-181215- /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.A.0005.250320T0000Z-250322T0600Z/ South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Larch Mountain, Indian Heaven Wilderness, and Mt. St. Helens 216 PM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 20 inches to 4500 feet, and up to 35 inches along higher peaks possible. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Winter Storm Warning, there is around a 60-80% chance for heavy warning level snow (12 inches or more) from Thursday through Friday as a combination of two fronts move over the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/portland 27
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023 WWUS46 KPQR 181100 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 400 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ORZ126>128-190000- /O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.WS.A.0005.250320T0000Z-250322T0600Z/ North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties- Cascades of Lane County- Including the cities of Waldo Lake, Tombstone Summit, Government Camp, McKenzie Pass, Timothy Lake, Lost Lake, Willamette Pass, Bennett Pass, Santiam Pass, Santiam Junction, and Breitenbush Springs 400 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 20 inches to 4500 feet, and up to 35 inches at higher elevations possible. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Winter Storm Watch, there is around a 60-80% chance for 12 inches or more of snow late Wednesday through Friday as two frontal systems affect the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. && $$ WAZ211-190000- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.A.0005.250320T0000Z-250322T0600Z/ South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Larch Mountain, Mt. St. Helens, and Indian Heaven Wilderness 400 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 20 inches to 4500 feet, and up to 35 inches at higher elevations possible. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is around a 60-80% chance for 12 inches or more of snow late Wednesday through Friday as two frontal systems affect the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/portland Picard
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765 WWUS46 KPQR 182050 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 150 PM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 .Two back-to-back winter systems will move over the region through Saturday morning. The first will arrive late Wednesday through Thursday. This system will bring snow to the Cascades and breezy winds. The second system will arrive on Friday. This frontal passage is warmer but will continue to be evaluated in regards to future advisories or warnings. ORZ126>128-191215- /O.CAN.KPQR.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.WS.A.0005.250320T0000Z-250322T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0016.250320T0000Z-250321T0000Z/ North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties- Cascades of Lane County- Including the cities of Timothy Lake, Lost Lake, Waldo Lake, Willamette Pass, Breitenbush Springs, Bennett Pass, Tombstone Summit, Santiam Pass, Santiam Junction, McKenzie Pass, and Government Camp 150 PM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 to 12 inches. Up to 17 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is around a 20% chance that snow accumulation would exceed 12 inches at elevations above 4000 feet. For this scenario to occur, colder air would need to be present than what is forecast. This first system will be closely followed by a second frontal system so there may be minimal break between them. 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 && $$ WAZ211-191215- /O.UPG.KPQR.WS.A.0005.250320T0000Z-250322T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0016.250320T0000Z-250321T0000Z/ South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Mt. St. Helens, Larch Mountain, and Indian Heaven Wilderness 150 PM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 11 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is around a 20% chance that snow accumulation would exceed 12 inches at elevations above 4000 feet. For this scenario to occur, colder air would need to be present than what is forecast. This first system will be closely followed by a second frontal system so there may be minimal break between them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/portland 27
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