Weather Alerts for Cowlitz CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY |
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| COWLITZ COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: North Oregon Cascades - Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties - Cascades of Lane County - South Washington Cascades |
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| Effective: Fri, 5/15 8:54pm | Updated: Sat, 5/16 2:15am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sat, 5/16 11:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches, highest amounts at Government Camp. 12 to 18 inches of snow expected above 5000 to 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. 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 |
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