Weather Alerts for Clackamas County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning  WINTER STORM WARNING   Winter Storm Warning
CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Areas Affected:
North Oregon Cascades - Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties - Cascades of Lane County - South Washington Cascades
Effective: Thu, 3/20 2:04pm Updated: Thu, 3/20 9:20pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 3/21 5:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
A series of winter systems move in through the end of the week
bringing heavy snow to the Cascades. The ongoing system will be the
most snow heavy, while the second that arrives on Friday will be
slightly warmer with less accumulating snow. Snow levels rise Friday
night.

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to 6 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory
above 4000 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10
inches.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM
PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Roads, and especially bridges
and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the advisory, locally higher amounts at
elevations above 5500 feet. Heaviest snow will fall after 11 AM
Friday.

Information:
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

Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve.

If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car
off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning.

Backcountry recreation is not advised.

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Areas Affected:
North Oregon Cascades - Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties - Cascades of Lane County - South Washington Cascades
Effective: Thu, 3/20 2:04pm Updated: Thu, 3/20 9:20pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 3/21 5:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
A series of winter systems move in through the end of the week
bringing heavy snow to the Cascades. The ongoing system will be the
most snow heavy, while the second that arrives on Friday will be
slightly warmer with less accumulating snow. Snow levels rise Friday
night.

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to 6 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory
above 4000 feet, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10
inches.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 11 PM PDT this evening.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM
PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Roads, and especially bridges
and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the advisory, locally higher amounts at
elevations above 5500 feet. Heaviest snow will fall after 11 AM
Friday.

Information:
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

Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve.

If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car
off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning.

Backcountry recreation is not advised.