Weather Alerts for Marion County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning  WINTER STORM WARNING   Winter Storm Warning
MARION COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties - Cascades of Lane County
Effective: Tue, 3/31 9:14pm Updated: Wed, 4/1 5:20am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 4/1 11:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10
and 18 inches, except 16 to 24 inches above 5500 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Cascades of Lane County and Cascades of Marion and Linn
Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 25-50% chance for snowfall rates
exceeding 1 inch per hour along Santiam and Willamette Passes at
any given hour, with the highest chances occurring between 4-7 PM
Wednesday and between 3-8 AM Thursday.

Information:
Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve.

If you must travel, be sure to slow down and allow extra time.

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

If you are using a generator, be sure to keep it outdoors and away
from windows and vents.

Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care.

Backcountry recreation is not advised.