Weather Alerts for Skamania County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
SKAMANIA COUNTY

Areas Affected:
North Oregon Cascades - South Washington Cascades
Effective: Tue, 3/31 9:14pm Updated: Wed, 4/1 12:05am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 4/1 11:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations
between 5 to 11 inches, except 12 to 20 inches above 5500 feet.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South
Washington Cascades.

* 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 10-25% chance for snowfall rates
exceeding 1 inch per hour along highway 26 near Government Camp at
any given hour, with the highest chances occurring between 6 PM
Wednesday and 12 AM Thursday.

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