URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE…UPDATED
National Weather Service Portland OR
344 PM PST Tue Jan 14 2020
…MORE SNOW EXPECTED IN THE OREGON COASTAL RANGES AND THE
WASHINGTON AND OREGON CASCADES WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY…
.A strong area of low pressure off the Pacific Northwest coast will
spread moisture inland beginning Wednesday, with another round of
widespread precipitation expected across much of southwest
Washington and northwest Oregon. Relatively low snow levels are
expected to result in moderate snow accumulations affecting the
Oregon Coastal ranges, and the Cascades beginning Wednesday, and
persisting through much of Thursday.
Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-
Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit,
Lees Camp, and Trask
344 PM PST Tue Jan 14 2020
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON
PST THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 to 8 inches
in the higher elevations.
* WHERE…Coast Range of Northwest Oregon.
* WHEN…From 10 AM Wednesday to noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Expect snow and ice covered road surfaces. Travel could
be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow levels below 500 feet on Wednesday,
gradually rising to above 1500 feet by midday Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while driving. Allow extra time to reach
your destination and allow for extra following distance from the
vehicle in front of you.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.