* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, cold wind chills ("feels
like") as low as 10 to 20 degrees fahrenheit expected. For the
Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro Near The Gorge.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory and second Cold Weather
Advisory, until noon PST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 10
PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as zero degrees expected.
* WHERE...Inner Portland Metro.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For
the first Cold Weather Advisory and second Cold Weather Advisory,
until noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can
lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill values will be as low as zero
degrees.
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ("feels like") as low as zero
degrees fahrenheit expected.
* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area
and the Hood River Valley.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon PST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
* WHAT...Cold wind chills ("feels like") as low as 10 degrees below
expected.
* WHERE...Northern and Central Cascades and Foothills in Oregon,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, South Washington and North
and Central Oregon Coast, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys
and Mountains of Oregon, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys
of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and
Cowlitz River Valleys, South Washington Cascades and Foothills,
and Outer Southeast Portland Metro.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can
lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 20 to 23 feet.
* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Coos and Curry counties,
mainly from Cape Arago southward.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 2 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will create hazardous
conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate
beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible,
and exposed infrastructure may be damaged.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. This
includes areas from Lake of the Woods northward and higher
portions of the Siskiyou Mountains west of Interstate 5, including
the Mount Ashland Ski road, including portions of Highways 230, 62
and 140.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall accumulations are expected
near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake, especially this morning and
again this evening through Friday morning.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Klamath County and Western Lake County, including areas
from Modoc Point northward and areas east of Klamath Falls. This
includes the communities of Chemult, Chiloquin, Beatty, and Bly.
This also includes portions of Highway 97, 140, 66, and 31.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will rise from valley floors this
morning to around 4500 feet this afternoon. Moderate snow is
expected this morning, then expect some continued snow across
higher terrain in the afternoon. Then, light snow showers are
expected tonight and Friday with snow levels between 4000 and 5000
feet.
* WHAT...Wintry mix expected, with areas of light freezing rain.
* WHERE...Portions of central Douglas County, from Sutherlin
northward to the Douglas/Lane County line. This includes portions
of I-5, highway 38 and highway 138. This also includes the
communities of Sutherlin, Drain, and Elkton.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Observers reported freezing rain in Sutherlin
early this morning. Based on surface temperatures ranging from 30
to 32 degrees, areas of light freezing rain are expected through
around sunrise. Snow levels will rise and warmer air at the
surface should arrive around sunrise.
* WHAT...Wet snow expected above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations
up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 20 mph in valleys and 40
mph over mountains. Lighter snow of a half inch or less is
possible for elevations below 1500 feet elevation.
* WHERE...This includes portions of the Illinois Valley, lower
passes along Interstate 5 north of Grants pass, Hayes Hill, and
mountains in Josephine and eastern Curry counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 18 below.
* WHERE...Northern Lake County and eastern Klamath County, including
Fort Rock and Silver Lake.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...This includes areas south of Medford, including Phoenix,
Talent, Ashland and surrounding foothills.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Cold wind chills ("feels like") as low as zero degrees
fahrenheit expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Inner Portland Metro, Portland West Hills and
Chehalem Mountain, and Tualatin Valley. In Washington, Inner
Vancouver Metro and North Clark County Lowlands.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can
lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, cold wind chills ("feels
like") as low as 10 to 20 degrees fahrenheit expected. For the
Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro Near The Gorge.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory and second Cold Weather
Advisory, until noon PST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 10
PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ("feels like") as low as zero
degrees fahrenheit expected.
* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area
and the Hood River Valley.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon PST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, cold wind chills ("feels
like") as low as 10 to 20 degrees fahrenheit expected. For the
Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro Near The Gorge.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory and second Cold Weather
Advisory, until noon PST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 10
PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ("feels like") as low as zero
degrees fahrenheit expected.
* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area
and the Hood River Valley.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon PST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
* WHAT...Cold wind chills ("feels like") as low as 10 degrees below
expected.
* WHERE...Northern and Central Cascades and Foothills in Oregon,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, South Washington and North
and Central Oregon Coast, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys
and Mountains of Oregon, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys
of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and
Cowlitz River Valleys, South Washington Cascades and Foothills,
and Outer Southeast Portland Metro.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result
in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia
with prolonged exposure.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of
an inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area
and the Hood River Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to areas of freezing rain, power outages
are possible.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around a light
glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Central Cascades and Foothills in Oregon, and
South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and
Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River
Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation begins as snow Thursday
morning. Precipitation will transition over to primarily freezing
rain by Thursday midday. Due to areas of freezing rain, power
outages are possible.
