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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
401 AM PDT Wed Mar 19 2025

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North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-
Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Indian Heaven Wilderness, Mt. St. Helens,
Lost Lake, Santiam Pass, Waldo Lake, Timothy Lake, McKenzie Pass,
Government Camp, Willamette Pass, Tombstone Summit, Bennett Pass,
Breitenbush Springs, Larch Mountain, and Santiam Junction
401 AM PDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON 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...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central 
  Cascades of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon 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

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