Monthly Archives: December 2021
WINTER STORM WARNING AND WATCH
Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-
Central Coast Range of Western Oregon-Willapa Hills-
Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit,
Lees Camp, Trask, Grande Ronde, Burnt Woods, Tidewater,
Swisshome, Veneta, Willapa, Frances, Elk Mountain, and Ryderwood
757 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO
6 AM PST SATURDAY…
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…For the Winter Storm Warning above 1500 feet, heavy
snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches above
1500 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible.
Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible.
* WHERE…In Washington, Willapa Hills. In Oregon, Coast Range
of Northwest Oregon and Central Coast Range of Western Oregon.
* WHEN…For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM
PST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday
morning through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Anyone with travel plans should stay aware of the latest weather
information and have alternative travel plans, or delay travel,
if possible.
Be prepared for winter driving conditions with snow and ice
covered roads and very limited visibility. If you must travel,
slow down, and allow plenty of extra time to reach your
destination. Allow extra following distance to the vehicle in
front of you, and keep snow chains and a winter survival kit,
including a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or
https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1
North Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
Including the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook,
Netarts, Pacific City, Raymond, Long Beach, Ocean Park, Naselle,
Cathlamet, and Cape Disappointment
757 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations ranging
from 2 to 6 inches possible. There could be locally higher
amounts, particularly just a few hundred feet above the ocean.
* WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon,
North Oregon Coast.
* WHEN…From late Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult, particularly along
US101.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Anyone with travel plans should stay aware of the latest weather
information and have alternative travel plans, or delay travel,
if possible.
Be prepared for winter driving conditions with snow and ice
covered roads and very limited visibility. If you must travel,
slow down, and allow plenty of extra time to reach your
destination. Allow extra following distance to the vehicle in
front of you, and keep snow chains and a winter survival kit,
including a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.