Alert archive / Oregon / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Portland, OR
NWS Portland, OR issued this winter storm warning at Dec 19, 2021, 3:22 AM PST. It was in force for 36 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Dec 19, 2021, 3:22 AM PST (11:22 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 20, 2021, 2:55 PM PST
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Portland, OR
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935 WWUS46 KPQR 191122 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 322 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 WAZ020-191230- /O.CAN.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T2000Z/ Willapa Hills- 322 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has generally tapered off in the Willapa Hills, and any additional accumulation should be minimal today. $$ ORZ014-191930- /O.UPG.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.W.0005.211219T1400Z-211220T2000Z/ /O.UPG.KPQR.WS.A.0007.211219T2000Z-211220T2000Z/ Upper Hood River Valley- Including the cities of Parkdale and Odell 322 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ010-015-WAZ045-191800- /O.UPG.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.W.0005.211219T1122Z-211219T1800Z/ Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills-Western Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Sandy, Estacada, Silver Falls State Park, and Sweet Home 322 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING ABOVE 500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. * WHERE...In Washington, elevations above 500 feet in the Western Columbia River Gorge. In Oregon, elevations about 500 feet in the Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills and Western Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet snow is possible down to river level, but additional accumulations should be less than 1 inch for most elevations below 500 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ WAZ019-191930- /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.W.0005.211219T1400Z-211220T2000Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T1400Z/ South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Mount St. Helens, and Wind River Valley 322 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow accumulations will likely be in eastern Skamania County. Some freezing rain is likely in the valleys, especially tonight and Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ011-191930- /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.W.0005.211219T1400Z-211220T2000Z/ /O.EXT.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T1400Z/ Northern Oregon Cascades- Including the city of Government Camp 322 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oregon Cascades, mainly north of Santiam Canyon. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be lowest near the Columbia Gorge. Meanwhile, snow levels will generally remain above 5000 feet south of Santiam Canyon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ016-WAZ046-191930- /O.UPG.KPQR.WS.A.0007.211219T2000Z-211220T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.W.0005.211219T1400Z-211220T2000Z/ Central Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Hood River, Carson, and Underwood 322 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches near river level, with 6 to 12 inches above 500 feet. * WHERE...Central Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ006-007-191600- /O.EXT.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T1600Z/ Greater Portland Metro Area-Central Willamette Valley- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Portland, Wilsonville, Oregon City, Gresham, Troutdale, Salem, McMinnville, Woodburn, Stayton, and Dallas 322 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Central Willamette Valley and Greater Portland Metro Area. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ WAZ039-191400- /O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T1400Z/ Greater Vancouver Area- Including the cities of Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Washougal, Yacolt, and Amboy 322 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Greater Vancouver Area. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ003-191930- /O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T2000Z/ Coast Range of Northwest Oregon- Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit, Lees Camp, and Trask 322 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Coast Range of Northwest Oregon. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ WAZ040-191930- /O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211219T2000Z/ South Washington Cascade Foothills- Including the cities of Ariel, Lake Merwin, Yale Lake, and Cougar 322 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascade Foothills, primarily south of Lake Merwin. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ Weagle
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902 WWUS46 KPQR 191350 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 550 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 WAZ019-192200- /O.EXP.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T1400Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.211219T1400Z-211220T2000Z/ South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Mount St. Helens, and Wind River Valley 550 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow accumulations will likely be in eastern Skamania County. Some freezing rain is likely in the valleys, especially tonight and Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ011-192200- /O.EXP.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T1400Z/ /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.211219T1400Z-211220T2000Z/ Northern Oregon Cascades- Including the city of Government Camp 550 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oregon Cascades, mainly north of Santiam Canyon. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be lowest near the Columbia Gorge. Meanwhile, snow levels will generally remain above 5000 feet south of Santiam Canyon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ WAZ039-191500- /O.EXP.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T1400Z/ Greater Vancouver Area- Including the cities of Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Washougal, Yacolt, and Amboy 550 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow is generally either tapering off or changing to light rain this morning. Any additional snow accumulations today are expected to be less than one inch. $$ ORZ014-192200- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.211219T1400Z-211220T2000Z/ Upper Hood River Valley- Including the cities of Parkdale and Odell 550 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ016-WAZ046-192200- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.211219T1400Z-211220T2000Z/ Central Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Hood River, Carson, and Underwood 550 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches near river level, with 6 to 12 inches above 500 feet. * WHERE...Central Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ010-015-WAZ045-191800- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211219T1800Z/ Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills-Western Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Sandy, Estacada, Silver Falls State Park, and Sweet Home 550 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING ABOVE 500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. * WHERE...In Washington, elevations above 500 feet in the Western Columbia River Gorge. In Oregon, elevations above 500 feet in the Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills and Western Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet snow is possible down to river level, but additional accumulations should be less than 1 inch for most elevations below 500 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ006-007-191600- /O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T1600Z/ Greater Portland Metro Area-Central Willamette Valley- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Portland, Wilsonville, Oregon City, Gresham, Troutdale, Salem, McMinnville, Woodburn, Stayton, and Dallas 550 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional slushy snow accumulations of up to one inch, mainly south of Tualatin. * WHERE...Central Willamette Valley and Greater Portland Metro Area. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ003-192000- /O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T2000Z/ Coast Range of Northwest Oregon- Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit, Lees Camp, and Trask 550 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Coast Range of Northwest Oregon. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ WAZ040-192000- /O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211219T2000Z/ South Washington Cascade Foothills- Including the cities of Ariel, Lake Merwin, Yale Lake, and Cougar 550 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascade Foothills, primarily south of Lake Merwin. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ Weagle
131 WWUS46 KPQR 191448 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 648 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ORZ006-007-191600- /O.CAN.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T1600Z/ Greater Portland Metro Area-Central Willamette Valley- 648 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Precipitation has generally changed to rain, or a mix of rain and wet snow. Most of the area will not see any additional snow accumulation. $$ WAZ040-191600- /O.CAN.KPQR.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211219T2000Z/ South Washington Cascade Foothills- 648 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has mostly tapered off this morning. Precipitation is expected to increase again later today, but snow levels will be rising at that time. $$ ORZ003-191600- /O.CAN.KPQR.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211219T2000Z/ Coast Range of Northwest Oregon- 648 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has mostly tapered off this morning. Precipitation is expected to increase again later today, but snow levels will be rising at that time. $$ ORZ011-WAZ019-192300- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Northern Oregon Cascades-South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Government Camp, Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Mount St. Helens, and Wind River Valley 648 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oregon Cascades, mainly north of Santiam Canyon. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be lowest near the Columbia Gorge. Meanwhile, snow levels will generally remain above 5000 feet south of Santiam Canyon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ016-WAZ046-192300- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Central Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Hood River, Carson, and Underwood 648 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches near river level, with 6 to 12 inches above 500 feet. * WHERE...Central Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ014-192300- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Upper Hood River Valley- Including the cities of Parkdale and Odell 648 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ010-015-WAZ045-191800- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211219T1800Z/ Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills-Western Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Sandy, Estacada, Silver Falls State Park, and Sweet Home 648 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. * WHERE...In Washington, elevations above 500 feet in the Western Columbia River Gorge. In Oregon, elevations above 500 feet in the Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills and Western Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet snow is possible down to river level, but additional accumulations should be less than 1 inch for most elevations below 500 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$
972 WWUS46 KPQR 191709 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 909 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ORZ010-015-WAZ045-191815- /O.CAN.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211219T1800Z/ Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills-Western Columbia River Gorge- 909 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Webcam observations show precipitation has changed over the mainly rain over the north Oregon Cascade foothills and the west Columbia River Gorge. Therefore, the Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. $$ ORZ011-WAZ019-200100- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Northern Oregon Cascades-South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Government Camp, Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Mount St. Helens, and Wind River Valley 909 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oregon Cascades, mainly north of Santiam Canyon. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be lowest near the Columbia Gorge at around 500-1500 feet. Meanwhile, snow levels will generally remain above 5000 feet south of Santiam Canyon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ016-WAZ046-200100- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Central Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Hood River, Carson, and Underwood 909 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches near river level, with 6 to 12 inches above 500 feet. * WHERE...Central Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is also a chance of freezing rain for a brief period of time Monday morning. If freezing rain does occur, expect a light glaze of ice in addition to the aforementioned snow accumulations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ014-200100- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Upper Hood River Valley- Including the cities of Parkdale and Odell 909 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is also a chance of freezing rain for a brief period of time Monday morning. If freezing rain does occur, expect a light glaze of ice in addition to the aforementioned snow accumulations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ TK
532 WWUS46 KPQR 191729 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 929 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ORZ011-WAZ019-200100- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Northern Oregon Cascades-South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Government Camp, Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Mount St. Helens, and Wind River Valley 929 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oregon Cascades, mainly north of Santiam Canyon. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be lowest near the Columbia Gorge at around 500-1500 feet. Meanwhile, snow levels will generally remain above 5000 feet south of Santiam Canyon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ016-WAZ046-200100- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Central Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Hood River, Carson, and Underwood 929 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches near river level, with 6 to 12 inches above 500 feet. * WHERE...Central Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is also a chance of freezing rain for a brief period of time Sunday night and Monday morning from Cascade Locks eastward to Hood River, especially for elevations above 500 feet. If freezing rain does occur, expect light ice accumulations in addition to the aforementioned snow accumulations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ014-200100- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Upper Hood River Valley- Including the cities of Parkdale and Odell 929 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is also a chance of freezing rain for a brief period of time Monday morning, especially for elevations above 500 feet. If freezing rain does occur, expect light ice accumulations in addition to the aforementioned snow accumulations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ TK
087 WWUS46 KPQR 192205 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 205 PM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ORZ011-WAZ019-200600- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Northern Oregon Cascades-South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Government Camp, Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Mount St. Helens, and Wind River Valley 205 PM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. * WHERE...In Washington, South Washington Cascades. In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be lowest near the Columbia Gorge at around 500-1500 feet. Meanwhile, snow levels will generally remain above 5000 feet south of Santiam Canyon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ016-WAZ046-200600- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Central Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Hood River, Carson, and Underwood 205 PM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 12 inches. The lowest snow amounts are expected near the Columbia River, with the highest snow amounts expected for elevations above 500 feet. * WHERE...In Washington, Central Columbia River Gorge. In Oregon, Central Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Heavy wet snow could result in downed trees and power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is also a chance of freezing rain for a brief period of time Sunday night and Monday morning from Cascade Locks eastward to Hood River, especially for elevations above 500 feet. If freezing rain does occur, expect light ice accumulations in addition to the aforementioned snow accumulations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ014-200600- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Upper Hood River Valley- Including the cities of Parkdale and Odell 205 PM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Heavy wet snow could result in downed trees and power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is also a chance of freezing rain for a brief period of time Monday morning, especially for elevations above 500 feet. If freezing rain does occur, expect light ice accumulations in addition to the aforementioned snow accumulations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ TK
833 WWUS46 KPQR 200517 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 917 PM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ORZ011-WAZ019-201400- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Northern Oregon Cascades-South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Government Camp, Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Mount St. Helens, and Wind River Valley 917 PM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 12 inches. * WHERE...In Washington, South Washington Cascades. In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be lowest near the Columbia Gorge at around 500-1000 feet. Meanwhile, snow levels will generally remain above 5000 feet south of Santiam Canyon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ016-WAZ046-201400- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Central Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Hood River, Carson, and Underwood 917 PM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches along the Columbia River and 4 to 10 inches for elevations above 500 feet. * WHERE...In Washington, Central Columbia River Gorge. In Oregon, Central Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While rain has been slow to transition over to snow for elevations below 500 feet, the transition over to wet snow is still expected to occur at some point Sunday night, most likely between 11 PM PST Sunday and 3 AM PST Monday. There is also a chance of freezing rain for a brief period of time Sunday night and Monday morning from Cascade Locks eastward to Hood River, especially for elevations above 500 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ014-201400- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Upper Hood River Valley- Including the cities of Parkdale and Odell 917 PM PST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is also a chance of freezing rain for a brief period of time Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ TK
832 WWUS46 KPQR 201317 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 517 AM PST Mon Dec 20 2021 ORZ011-WAZ019-202130- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211221T0000Z/ Northern Oregon Cascades-South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Government Camp, Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Mount St. Helens, and Wind River Valley 517 AM PST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 12 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and North Oregon Cascades, mainly north of Santiam Canyon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be lowest near the Columbia Gorge around 1000 feet or lower. Meanwhile, snow levels will generally remain above 5000 feet south of Santiam Canyon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ014-202130- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211221T0000Z/ Upper Hood River Valley- Including the cities of Parkdale and Odell 517 AM PST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is also a chance of freezing rain or freezing drizzle as precipitation tapers off later this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ016-WAZ046-202000- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Central Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Hood River, Carson, and Underwood 517 AM PST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches along the Columbia River and 2 to 6 inches for elevations above 500 feet. * WHERE...Central Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is also a chance of freezing rain or freezing drizzle as precipitation decreases later this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ Weagle
848 WWUS46 KPQR 201957 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 1157 AM PST Mon Dec 20 2021 ORZ016-WAZ046-202100- /O.EXP.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211220T2000Z/ Central Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Hood River, Carson, and Underwood 1157 AM PST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY... Temperatures have warmed up, which has caused any precipitation that is falling to fall as predominately rain. There could still be areas with a rain/snow mix, but little to no additional accumulation is expected. $$ ORZ011-WAZ019-210000- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211221T0000Z/ Northern Oregon Cascades-South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Government Camp, Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Mount St. Helens, and Wind River Valley 1157 AM PST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 12 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and North Oregon Cascades, mainly north of Santiam Canyon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be lowest near the Columbia Gorge around 1000 feet or lower. Meanwhile, snow levels will generally remain above 5000 feet south of Santiam Canyon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ014-210000- /O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211221T0000Z/ Upper Hood River Valley- Including the cities of Parkdale and Odell 1157 AM PST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is also a chance of freezing rain or freezing drizzle as precipitation tapers off later this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$
945 WWUS46 KPQR 202255 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 255 PM PST Mon Dec 20 2021 ORZ014-210800- /O.CAN.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211221T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0026.211220T2255Z-211221T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.A.0008.211222T0200Z-211223T0000Z/ Upper Hood River Valley- Including the cities of Parkdale and Odell 255 PM PST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch. For the Winter Storm Watch, icing possible. Total ice accumulations of one tenth to three tenths of an inch possible. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight PST tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ011-WAZ019-210800- /O.CAN.KPQR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211221T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0026.211220T2255Z-211221T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.A.0008.211222T0200Z-211223T0000Z/ Northern Oregon Cascades-South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Government Camp, Detroit, Santiam Pass, Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Mount St. Helens, and Wind River Valley 255 PM PST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 8 inches and ice accumulations of one quater to half an inch possible. * WHERE...In Washington, South Washington Cascades. In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until midnight PST tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1 && $$ ORZ013-210800- /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.A.0008.211222T0200Z-211223T0000Z/ Cascades in Lane County- Including the cities of McKenzie Pass, McKenzie Bridge, Oakridge, and Willamette Pass 255 PM PST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches and possible ice accumulations less than a tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Cascades in Lane County. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ORZ016-WAZ046-210800- /O.NEW.KPQR.WS.A.0008.211222T0200Z-211223T0000Z/ Central Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Hood River, Carson, and Underwood 255 PM PST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Significant icing possible. Total ice accumulations of quater to half an inch possible. * WHERE...In Washington, Central Columbia River Gorge. In Oregon, Central Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Portland, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 19, 12:30 AM PST, 2 hours 52 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 19, 12:30 AM PST, 2 hours 52 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Portland OR
1230 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021
Updated discussion including the short term and aviation
discussions.
.SYNOPSIS...A strong cold front has stalled out over northwest
Oregon, but will sag southward very slowly late tonight. Expect
periods of moderate to heavy rain with this frontal boundary tonight
and tomorrow, with snow for elevations above 500 to 1000 feet. Snow
levels may lower to the Columbia River Gorge and Upper Hood River
Valley late Sunday into Monday. Unsettled weather continues through
rest of next week, with snow levels lowering again later next week.
&&
.UPDATE...Snowfall has become more widespread throughout the
northern portions of the forecast area, especially throughout
the Greater Portland-Vancouver metro areas and the Columbia
River Gorge including the Hood River Valley. Additional accumulations
are expected as the cold front has stalled over the area.
Temperatures are hovering just above freezing, but due to the
higher rain rates, it has been enough to adiabatically cool the
environment enough to snow. Accumulations range from a trace of
snow near the northern Willamette Valley in the Oregon City, OR
area, to around 2 inches in the higher elevations of the Camas,
WA area. Based on observations from the public, areas around
Corbett and Boring, OR have seen some of the highest
accumulations thus far. Accumulations have been spotty and
variable due to the subtle changes in intensity and temperature.
Much of the snow has been described as "wet snow" or "chunky
rain". Areas of most concern for accumulation at this point are
the Cascade Foothills and the Hood River Valley. As
temperatures continue to cool overnight, snow likely will begin
to accumulate on roadways and may create slick conditions.
Several Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for the
South Washington Cascades, North Oregon Cascades, the associated
foothills, the greater Portland-Vancouver Metro Area, and the
north Oregon Coast Range. Snow will continue to accumulate in
these areas through the next few hours. If traveling through
these areas use winter driving techniques, have a winter prep
kit in vehicles, and call 5-1-1 for local road conditions.
Will continue to monitor as this is a very dynamic pattern with
many nuanced features. -Muessle
.SHORT TERM...Tonight through Tuesday...A strong cold front has
pushed inland over western Washington and northwest Oregon, which has
become nearly stationary as of 930 PM PST Saturday. That said, this
front should sag southward very slowly late tonight. The main
forecast challenge remains how low snow levels will get tonight, and
at what time.
Models have been bit mixy as to solutions, with a few ensemble runs
being way way too bullish on low elevation snow. But, will trend
forecasts more towards a mix, leaning with the NBM solutions. Now,
To the north of the front, snow levels will tumble, dropping as low
as 1000 to 1500 feet. As such, have various winter weather advisories
up for elevations above 1000 feet for northwest Oregon into southwest
Washington. At moment, looks like accumulations of 3 to 8 inches for
the Willapa Hills and far north Coast Range, as well as the Cascade
Foothills of south Washington. Heavier snowfall for the higher
Cascades, where 8 to 12 inches likely tonight into early Sunday. But,
with the front stalled, should be a band of somewhat heavier
precipitation over west central Oregon back to the northeast towards
the north Oregon Cascades. As such, precipitation may be heavy enough
to maintain a cooling effect to the air mass, allowing snow levels to
drop as low as 500 feet or bit more for areas just north of the
front. This low snow area seems to align from Chehalem Mountains
around Newberg northward to Vernonia, and eastward across the
Portland West Hills and higher terrain of eastern Clark County. With
that, seems good bet will see 2 to 5 inches of snow for areas above
700 feet for that area, with up to and inch possible across lowlands
of Washington County to far west/northwest Multnomah County (such as
Sauvie Island and Scappoose, as well as across parts of Clark County.
At this time, rain may mix with snow at times, but expecting little
if any snow accumulation for low elevation across rest of Portland
metro, including downtown Portland and the Airport. Timing is the
other question. As Will take some time to cool down, but think the
generally towards midnight, and mainly afterwards. Snow levels will
rise Sunday morning, but precipitation waning. So, will put up Winter
Weather Advisory for areas above 700 feet in the Portland/Vancouver
metro.
Now, along and to the south of the front, expect much higher snow
levels, with rain continuing. No low elevation snow for areas south
of Woodburn. Even across the Cascades, will see big differences in
the snow level. For example, snow levels running at 2000 feet for Mt
Hood area, but 4500 to 5500 feet towards Santiam Pass, and 6000 to
6500 feet at Willamette Pass. With accumulations of 8 to 12 inches
tonight into Sunday, with more expected Sunday into Monday morning,
will extend the current winter weather advisories for the South WA
Cascades and the North OR Cascades out to Monday morning. The stalled
front will lift north a bit Monday night into Tuesday, with not much
change in snow levels for the Cascades. As such, snow level will
generally above Santiam and Willamette Passes through Monday.
As earlier shift said: not to be lost in all this is the concern
about heavy rain and resultant hydrologic issues. The front looks to
move fast enough to keep rainfall below what would prompt flood
concerns, though rainfall rates with the front itself may be heavy
enough to cause brief localized issues in areas of poor drainage. As
the front stalls and deep moisture continues to be forced over the
front, there may be an area of the Oregon Coast Range which receives
particularly heavy rainfall totals. It is difficult to say exactly
where this would be given all the moving parts to this forecast, but
right now the area between the Siletz and Siuslaw Rivers appear to
have the greatest chance of seeing 2+ inches of rain.
Later Sunday night into Monday, will see the low pressure that sits
offshore slow draw bit closer. As it does, flow with the low will
gradually pivot the stalled front over northwest Oregon back to the
north. As it does, will see increasing low level offshore flow, with
drier cooler air at lower levels getting pushed back to the west
through the Columbia Gorge. As such, air mass supports low elevation
snow for those areas again. Snow levels will be down, running from
river level to 500 feet in the Gorge. NBM still supporting moderate
potential of accumulations in those areas, and think will have enough
to support winter weather advisories for the Gorge as well as Hood
River Valley later Sunday night into Monday. But, want to see a few
more model runs before issuing any winter weather for those areas.
Pattern not changing all that much for later Monday into Tuesday. Low
pressure offshore moves little, and in fact, looks to be replaced by
another low on Tuesday. But that low(s) appear to be getting kept bit
more offshore, and drifting to the south a tad. Front that was
lifting north across the region on Monday will be gone by Monday
night, lifting well to the north. Will see some moisture in the
southerly flow being pushed up against the south Oregon coast Monday
night, and lifting up across rest of western Oregon on Tuesday. Could
be dry period with not much precipitation for a while Tuesday morning
into the early afternoon. But, too early at moment to bite on that,
as will keep PoPs in 50 to 70 pct. But, any precipitation does seem
to stay on the light side. /Rockey
&&
.LONG TERM...Wednesday through Friday...With diverging model
solutions there isn't too much confidence moving into the long term
forecast. Over the last 24 hours the 12Z EC has become more inline
with the 12Z GEM solution; these solutions show a deep upper level
trough moving south along the B.C. coastline and shifts inland near
Vancouver Island early Thursday morning. While the 12Z GFS shows the
trough staying offshore and dropping south towards northern
California Thursday morning. The latest 12Z run of the GEM is
stronger, slower and drops the trough axis right across the Pacific
NW into Thursday morning. The associated surface front will move on
to the north Oregon coast Wednesday afternoon [according to the GEM]
and bring a cool and showery pattern across the area Thursday.
Temperatures aloft will drop to around -3 to -5 C at 850 mb Thursday
which will aid in dropping snow levels to around 2500 to 3000 ft by
Thursday. With post frontal showers, snow will have a good chance
for accumulating up in the Cascades.
A secondary, weak front will move through the northwesterly flow and
provide enough lift to bring another round of heavier showers Friday.
Snow levels will also progressively drop Friday as the arctic air
mass over Canada pushes south. Overnight lows across Willamette
Valley sites will likely dipping into the mid 30s. Snow levels will
drop to around 2000 ft and potentially 1500 ft by end of day Friday.
NBM shows a 10-15% chance that lowlands in the northern Willamette
Valley will see very light (around 0.1 inches) snow through the day
Friday. /BMuhlestein
&&
.AVIATION...Widespread MVFR cigs will continue along with
increasing precipitation overnight. Snow is falling north of
KSLE with some mixed precipitation around KUAO. Snow
accumulations are quite heavy around the Portland-Metro area with
accumulations around a half inch at KPDX. Snow and winds will
reduce visibility through the Columbia River Gorge, along the
Cascades and the Coast Range. Expecting additional accumulations
through the night. The cold front is passing over the area
causing temperatures to decrease...and thus aiding snowfall.
Given the wet state of the snowfall, a concern is the near
freezing temperatures behind the front which may create slick
conditions along more exposed surfaces. The coastal terminals and
areas south of KSLE should remain as rain through the next 24
hours.
Expect a slow warm up across the area after 18Z Sunday as well
as winds becoming easterly, which is being caused by a surface
low and associated warm front pushing northward along the coast.
Also, could see some gusty east winds near the mouth of the
Columbia River Gorge.
For detailed regional Pac NW aviation weather information, go
online to: https://weather.gov/zse
KPDX AND APPROACHES...MVFR CIGs with snow expected through the
next few hours. The snow would be considered a "wet" snow which a
high water content which may create some slick or even icy
conditions if it melts then refreezes in the early morning.
Accumulation wise looking at around 1 inch. Easterly winds will
persist through the period. Near freezing temperatures expected
again after 06Z Monday. -Muessle
&&
.MARINE...A low pressure will push inland into western Canada
through the overnight hours. As the low moves inland, it will
drag a cold front across the waters and will form a coastal jet
through Sunday morning. As of this afternoon, a westerly wind
shift has been observed at Bouy 46029 and a similar shift is
expected at Buoy 46050 this evening. Currently, westerly small
craft wind gusts are present in zones PZZ270 and PZZ250 along
with southerly gale force winds in zones PZZ275 and PZZ255. These
gale force conditions should subside slightly and become
westerly this evening as the front moves eastward.
Sunday, winds will become offshore and then southerly as a
surface low moves northward towards the Olympic Peninsula
through Monday. At this time winds are expected to be below small
craft advisory criteria Sunday and increase by Monday.
Seas, in general, are expected to remain in the 8 to 12 ft
range. However, expect choppy and chaotic conditions as multiple
swell trains and varying wind directions will impact all waters
through the start of the week. This means that there could be
periods of time when seas are in the mid teens in overall wave
height. /42
&&
.PQR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...Winter Weather Advisory until noon PST today for Coast Range of
Northwest Oregon-Upper Hood River Valley.
Winter Storm Watch from noon PST today through Monday morning
for Central Columbia River Gorge-Upper Hood River Valley.
Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST this morning for
Central Willamette Valley-Greater Portland Metro Area-
Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills-Western Columbia River
Gorge.
Flood Watch through Monday morning for Central Coast Range of
Western Oregon-Central Oregon Coast-Central Willamette
Valley-Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills-South Willamette
Valley.
Winter Weather Advisory until noon PST Monday for Northern
Oregon Cascades.
WA...Winter Weather Advisory until noon PST today for I-5 Corridor
in Cowlitz County-South Washington Cascade Foothills-
Willapa Hills.
Winter Storm Watch from noon PST today through Monday morning
for Central Columbia River Gorge.
Winter Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST this morning for
Western Columbia River Gorge.
Winter Weather Advisory until noon PST Monday for South
Washington Cascades.
Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM PST early this morning for
Greater Vancouver Area.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PST this afternoon for coastal
waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Florence OR out 60 nm.
Gale Watch from this afternoon through Monday morning for
coastal waters from Cascade Head OR to Florence OR out 60
nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM PST early this morning for
Columbia River Bar.
&&In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 19, 12:51 AM PST, 2 hours 31 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
1251 AM PST SUN DEC 19 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1125 PM SNOW 2 W PROEBSTEL 45.67N 122.48W
12/18/2021 E2.0 INCH CLARK WA PUBLIC
1245 AM SNOW 2 ENE CAMAS 45.60N 122.38W
12/19/2021 M1.0 INCH CLARK WA TRAINED SPOTTER
OVERNIGHT SNOWFALL THUS FAR.
&&Local storm report, Dec 19, 2:30 AM PST, 52 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
230 AM PST SUN DEC 19 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0157 AM SNOW 3 SE CAMP BONNEVILLE 45.67N 122.38W
12/19/2021 M4.0 INCH CLARK WA TRAINED SPOTTER
STORM TOTAL.
1200 AM SNOW 2 W CAMAS 45.59N 122.46W
12/19/2021 M2.8 INCH CLARK WA PUBLIC
1125 PM SNOW 2 W PROEBSTEL 45.67N 122.48W
12/18/2021 E2.0 INCH CLARK WA PUBLIC
1200 AM SNOW GREEN MOUNTAIN IN CAMAS 45.59N 122.41W
12/19/2021 M2.0 INCH CLARK WA PUBLIC
1220 AM SNOW PRUNE HILL IN CAMAS, WA 45.59N 122.40W
12/19/2021 E2.0 INCH CLARK WA PUBLIC
0100 AM SNOW 1 SE EVERGREEN 45.62N 122.50W
12/19/2021 E2.0 INCH CLARK WA PUBLIC
0130 AM SNOW 1 WNW ALPINE 45.80N 122.46W
12/19/2021 E2.0 INCH CLARK WA PUBLIC
0200 AM SNOW FERN PRAIRIE 45.64N 122.40W
12/19/2021 E2.0 INCH CLARK WA PUBLIC
1240 AM SNOW NEAR 129TH IN HAPPY VAL 45.45N 122.53W
12/19/2021 M1.5 INCH CLACKAMAS OR PUBLIC
1130 PM SNOW 1 ENE CAMAS 45.59N 122.41W
12/18/2021 M1.3 INCH CLARK WA PUBLIC
AROUND 500 FT IN ALTITUDE.
1200 AM SNOW 1 SSW EVERGREEN 45.62N 122.53W
12/19/2021 E1.0 INCH CLARK WA TRAINED SPOTTER
1215 AM SNOW TROUTDALE 45.54N 122.39W
12/19/2021 E1.0 INCH MULTNOMAH OR PUBLIC
1245 AM SNOW 2 ENE CAMAS 45.60N 122.38W
12/19/2021 M1.0 INCH CLARK WA TRAINED SPOTTER
OVERNIGHT SNOWFALL THUS FAR.
0100 AM SNOW 1 ESE BATTLE GROUND 45.78N 122.52W
12/19/2021 E1.0 INCH CLARK WA PUBLIC
0125 AM SNOW NEAR ANDRESEN & 119TH A 45.71N 122.60W
12/19/2021 E1.0 INCH CLARK WA PUBLIC
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Portland, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 7:36 PM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | PQR | Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington | 3 hr |
| Dec 18, 8:10 PM PST | Gale Watch | PQR | 18 hr | |
| Dec 18, 8:10 PM PST | Small Craft Advisory | PQR | 54 hr | |
| Dec 18, 8:32 PM PST | Flood Watch | PQR | 35 hr | |
| Dec 18, 8:39 PM PST | Winter Storm Watch | PQR | 7 hr | |
| Dec 19, 2:55 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | PQR | 16 hr | |
| Dec 19, 6:08 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | PQR | Marion | 4 hr |
| Dec 19, 8:32 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | PQR | Benton, Clackamas, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk and 3 more | 15 hr |
| Dec 19, 2:01 PM PST | Gale Warning | PQR | 23 hr |
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