* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible.
* WHERE…In Oregon, North Oregon Coast Range. In Washington, Willapa Hills.
* WHEN…From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow levels will start around 3000-4000 ft on Saturday morning, before lowering towards 500-1000 ft by late Saturday morning.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE … WILLAPA HILLS
Instructions:
Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Make sure your emergency kit has the following items: flashlights, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Now is a good time to put snow tires on your vehicle. Check on friends and family to see if they need help preparing. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.
Severity: Severe – Significant threat to life or property
Urgency: Future – Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty: Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category: MET: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event Description: Winter Storm Watch