Weather Alerts for Clackamas CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
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CLACKAMAS COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: North Oregon Cascades - Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties - Cascades of Lane County - South Washington Cascades |
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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. |
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CLACKAMAS COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: North Oregon Cascades - Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties - Cascades of Lane County - South Washington Cascades |
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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. |