Weather Alerts for Clackamas County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Cold Weather Advisory  COLD WEATHER ADVISORY   Cold Weather Advisory
CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Areas Affected:
North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - Lower Columbia River - Tualatin Valley - West Hills and Chehalem Mountains - West Central Willamette Valley - East Central Willamette Valley - Benton County Lowlands - Linn County Lowlands - Lane County Lowlands - Cowlitz County Lowlands - North Clark County Lowlands - Inner Vancouver Metro - South Washington Cascade Foothills
Effective: Sat, 1/24 11:33am Updated: Sun, 1/25 6:40am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 1/25 11:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Temperatures and wind chills as low as 20 to 25 degrees
Fahrenheit expected.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, North and Central
Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz
River Valleys, Tualatin Valley, Portland West Hills and Chehalem
Mountain, North Clark County Lowlands, Inner Vancouver Metro, and
South Washington Cascade Foothills.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to
frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Information:
Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress
warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent
frostbite and/or hypothermia.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.