URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
936 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021
…PROLONGED WINTER WEATHER EVENT TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY…
.A series of Pacific storms will bring a mix of freezing rain,
sleet and snow to portions of northwest Oregon and southwest
Washington through the weekend.
The next storm will arrive tonight and bring a high potential for
significant freezing rain accumulations in the Coast Range,
Willapa Hills, the Central Willamette Valley and perhaps across
the southern Portland metro. There is also high potential of
significant snowfall for inland areas from the Cowlitz River
Valley to the Portland/Vancouver metro area, and areas to the east
through the Columbia River Gorge and Hood River Valley.
South Washington Coast-
Including the cities of Raymond, Long Beach, Ocean Park, Naselle,
Cathlamet, and Cape Disappointment
936 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations
of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to one half
inch possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE…South Washington Coast.
* WHEN…Until 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Be prepared for ice and snow covered roads and
challenging driving conditions at times, especially inland
from the coastline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS….Snow will most likely fall across
northeastern Pacific County from Raymond and points east.
Freezing rain will be most likely near the Columbia River in
southern Pacific County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-Willapa Hills-
Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit,
Lees Camp, Trask, Willapa, Frances, Elk Mountain, and Ryderwood
936 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021
…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Additional snow
accumulations of 3 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of around
one tenth to one half an inch. Highest ice accumulation will be
in the western Coast Range valleys with primarily snow for the
more northern and eastern Coast Range valleys like Jewell and
Vernonia. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, mainly on exposed
ridges.
* WHERE…In Washington, Willapa Hills. In Oregon, Coast Range
of Northwest Oregon.
* WHEN…Until 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be challenging at times. Power outages due
to gusty winds and/or ice are possible. Be prepared for snow and
ice on roadways.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
North Oregon Coast-
Including the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook,
Netarts, and Pacific City
936 AM PST Fri Feb 12 2021
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Expect primarily a cold
rain, possibly mixed with snow or freezing rain at times, south
of Seaside. However, precipitation will fall primarily in the
form of snow, sleet and freezing rain around Astoria and
Warrenton through late tonight. Expect locally up to one quarter
of an inch of ice near Astoria while snow/sleet accumulations
should remain an inch or less.
* WHERE…In Oregon, North Oregon Coast.
* WHEN…Until 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be very challenging at times. Be prepared
for snow and ice covered roads as you travel inland from the
coast, especially along the lower Columbia River around Astoria
and points east.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
