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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1246 PM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

ORZ126>128-WAZ211-151200-
/O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0004.260415T0000Z-260416T1200Z/
North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-
Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Bennett Pass, Mt. St. Helens, Waldo Lake,
Indian Heaven Wilderness, Government Camp, Larch Mountain,
Tombstone Summit, Timothy Lake, Santiam Pass, Willamette Pass,
Santiam Junction, Breitenbush Springs, Lost Lake, and McKenzie
Pass
1246 PM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM PDT THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations between
  12 to 22 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
  Cascades of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest guidance suggests the heaviest snow
  accumulations are forecast over the Cascades from Marion to Lane
  Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve.

If you must travel, be sure to slow down and allow extra time.

If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car
off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning.

Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care.

Backcountry recreation is not advised.

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