Weather Alerts for Skamania CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 WINTER STORM WARNING |
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| SKAMANIA COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: North Oregon Cascades - Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties - Cascades of Lane County - South Washington Cascades |
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| Effective: Wed, 4/15 12:39am | Updated: Wed, 4/15 1:05am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 4/15 2:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 22 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. 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. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. Backcountry recreation is not advised. |
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 FROST ADVISORY |
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| SKAMANIA COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands - North Oregon Coast Range - Central Oregon Coast Range - Tualatin Valley - West Central Willamette Valley - East Central Willamette Valley - Benton County Lowlands - Linn County Lowlands - Lane County Lowlands - Clackamas County Cascade Foothills - Cowlitz County Lowlands - North Clark County Lowlands - South Washington Cascade Foothills |
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| Effective: Wed, 4/15 12:39am | Updated: Wed, 4/15 1:05am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 4/15 2:00pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Tualatin Valley, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Cowlitz County Lowlands, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Information: Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants. |
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