East Wilson Weather

* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 20 degrees F.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and
Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of
the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Willapa Hills and
Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower
Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Outer Southeast Portland
Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade
Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reduced wind speeds have kept temperatures
slightly warmer than previous evenings. Areas experiencing the
coldest temperatures are around the mouth of the Columbia River
Gorge and more rural areas. Locations with higher wind speeds are
experiencing apparent ("feels-like") temperatures near 30 degrees
F.

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.

Avoid being outdoors in wet conditions which can increase the risk
of the body cooling down and becoming hypothermic.