Weather Alerts for Clark County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning  WINTER STORM WARNING   Winter Storm Warning
CLARK COUNTY

Areas Affected:
North Oregon Cascades - Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties - Cascades of Lane County - South Washington Cascades
Effective: Tue, 1/6 1:43pm Updated: Wed, 1/7 1:15am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 1/7 6:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. Up to
4 feet of snow above 5000 feet in elevation. Winds gusting as high
as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds and falling snow may reduce
visibility at times. Low probability of impactful visibility
reduction below 4500 feet in elevation.

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.