* WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch. Up to one third of an inch at the Coastal Range foothills. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.
* WHEN…From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* AFFECTED AREAS: COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON … LOWER COLUMBIA … GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA … WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE … GREATER VANCOUVER AREA … WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE
Instructions:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1, or visit for Oregon: https://www.tripcheck.com and for Washington: https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map
Severity: Moderate – Possible threat to life or property
Urgency: Expected – Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty: Likely (p > ~50%)
Category: MET: Meteorological (inc. flood)
