Weather Alerts for Skamania CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| SKAMANIA COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: North Oregon Cascades - South Washington Cascades |
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| 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 |
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