...ICE AND SNOW WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...
.Winter precipitation is expected to begin Wednesday night, starting
in the south and pushing northward. Precipitation will initially
begin as mixed freezing rain and snow Wednesday night, transitioning
over primarily to freezing rain on Thursday. Significant ice
accumulations will be possible, impacting the Thursday morning
commute.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, and
Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 10 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation begins as mixed snow and
freezing rain early Thursday morning. Precipitation will
transition over to primarily freezing rain by Thursday midday. The
Thursday morning commute will be affected. Due to areas of
freezing rain and elevated winds, power outages are possible.
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 20 below.
* WHERE...Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Grande Ronde
Valley, Wallowa County, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, East Slopes of
the Oregon Cascades, Central Oregon, and Upper Slopes of the
Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of
Washington.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Very cold
temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 20 below.
* WHERE...Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Grande Ronde
Valley, Wallowa County, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, East Slopes of
the Oregon Cascades, Central Oregon, and Upper Slopes of the
Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead
to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of
Washington.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Very cold
temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures of 13
to 23 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...For the Cold Weather Advisory, Jackson County, including
the communities of Rogue River, Central Point, Medford, Ashland,
Jacksonville, Shady Cove, Eagle Point and surrounding areas. For
the Wind Advisory, this includes areas south of Medford, including
Phoenix, Talent, Ashland and surrounding foothills.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM PST this morning.
For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 9 AM PST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages
may result.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures of 13
to 23 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...For the Cold Weather Advisory, Jackson County, including
the communities of Rogue River, Central Point, Medford, Ashland,
Jacksonville, Shady Cove, Eagle Point and surrounding areas. For
the Wind Advisory, this includes areas south of Medford, including
Phoenix, Talent, Ashland and surrounding foothills.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM PST this morning.
For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 9 AM PST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured
objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages
may result.
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
23 to 30 degrees. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold
temperatures and wind chills as low as 20 to 26 degrees expected.
* WHERE...For the Freeze Warning, communities along the immediate
coast including Port Orford, North Bend, Bandon and Reedsport. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, this includes locations in the Freeze
Warning, as well as inland locations such as Coquille, Myrtle
Point and Powers.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
23 to 30 degrees. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold
temperatures and wind chills as low as 20 to 26 degrees expected.
* WHERE...For the Freeze Warning, communities along the immediate
coast including Port Orford, North Bend, Bandon and Reedsport. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, this includes locations in the Freeze
Warning, as well as inland locations such as Coquille, Myrtle
Point and Powers.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures with morning lows around 10 degrees
to minus 10 degrees will be common, except in the lower Klamath
River Valley where low temperatures of 13 to 20 are expected.
* WHERE...Siskiyou County and Modoc County, including the
communities of Alturas, Newell, MacDoel, Tennant, Mount Shasta
City Etna, Happy Camp and surrounding areas.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures with morning lows around 12 degrees
to 23 degrees.
* WHERE...Central and eastern Douglas County, Eastern Curry County
and Josephine County. This includes the communities of Grants
Pass, Cave Junction, Canyonville, Roseburg, Winston, Sutherlin,
Steamboat and surrounding areas.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30.
* WHERE...Portions of the Curry County Coast. This includes
Brookings and Gold Beach.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 to 20 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 15 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon PST Thursday. For
the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will be along the
Cascade gaps, particularly around North Bend.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 degrees.
* WHERE...Bellevue and Vicinity, Bremerton and Vicinity, Everett and
Vicinity, Seattle and Vicinity, and Tacoma Area.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees.
* WHERE...San Juan County and Western Whatcom County.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 to 20 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 15 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon PST Thursday. For
the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will be along the
Cascade gaps, particularly around North Bend.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 degrees.
* WHERE...Western Skagit County.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 degrees.
* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below are possible,
particularly during the overnight/early morning hours.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes and West
Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The very cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 degrees.
* WHERE...Central Coast, Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, Hood Canal
Area, North Coast, Western Strait of Juan De Fuca, Lower Chehalis
Valley Area, and Southwest Interior.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.