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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1228 AM PST Sat Jan 4 2025

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North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-
Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Breitenbush Springs, Lost Lake, Tombstone
Summit, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Timothy Lake, Willamette Pass,
Mt. St. Helens, Bennett Pass, Government Camp, Santiam Junction,
Santiam Pass, Waldo Lake, McKenzie Pass, and Larch Mountain
1228 AM PST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 3
  to 8 inches, but locally up to 15 inches across the higher terrain
  above 5000 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow into Saturday morning, but
  accumulations will mainly be above 5000 feet. Snow levels will
  gradually lower tonight into Saturday, down to near 4000 ft by
  Saturday afternoon. Rain or snow will increase Saturday afternoon,
  with heaviest snowfall expected late Saturday evening into the
  overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items
to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.

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

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon,
call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com.

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington,
visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

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