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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
931 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

...A SERIES OF SYSTEMS WILL BRING WIDESPREAD SNOW TO THE NORTHERN
OREGON AND SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COAST AND CASCADE RANGES THROUGH AT
LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT...

.A broad area of low pressure will continue to bring widespread snow
to elevations above 1500 ft through at least Thursday night. There
still remains a lot of uncertainty as to the exact track of this
system and is resulting in some variability in total snow fall
accumulations through Thursday night. While the forecast remains on
track for overall snowfall totals, where exactly the highest
accumulations remain in flux.

ORZ126>128-WAZ211-180645-
/O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260220T1200Z/
North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-
Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Larch Mountain, Timothy Lake, Lost Lake,
Tombstone Summit, Willamette Pass, McKenzie Pass, Waldo Lake,
Bennett Pass, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Mt. St. Helens, Santiam
Junction, Santiam Pass, Government Camp, and Breitenbush Springs
931 AM PST Tue Feb 17 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches
  through Wednesday night and another 3 to 6 inches of snow Thursday
  morning through Thursday night

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.

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

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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www.weather.gov/portland

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