* WHAT…Heavy wet snow expected above 1000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 1500 feet, except 1 to 5 inches below 1500 feet.
* WHERE…Coast Range of Northwest Oregon.
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Expect snow-covered conditions on Highways 26 and 6 over the passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Heaviest snow expected to occur late Friday night through Saturday morning. Brief periods of 1 inch snowfall per hour possible above 1000 feet during this time.
* AFFECTED AREAS: COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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
ALERT DETAILS:
Severity: Severe – Significant 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)
Event Description: Winter Storm Warning
