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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
245 AM PST Wed Feb 12 2025

...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.

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Tualatin Valley-Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain-Inner
Portland Metro-East Portland Metro-North Clark County Lowlands-
Inner Vancouver Metro-East Clark County Lowlands-
Including the cities of Forest Grove, Camas, Hockinson, Oregon
City, Brush Prairie, Gresham, Ridgefield, Happy Valley, Battle
Ground, Lake Oswego, Vancouver, Sylvan Hill, Sherwood, Evergreen,
Portland, La Center, Salmon Creek, Chehalem Mountain, Hillsboro,
Rockcreek, Eagle Creek, Troutdale, Washougal, Skyline Drive,
Tigard, Sellwood, and Fairview
245 AM PST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items
to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon,
call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com.

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington,
visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

&&

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Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-
Including the cities of Mapleton, Hoskins, Alma, Grand Ronde, and
Alsea
245 AM PST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations of one quarter
  of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
  power lines and tree limbs may cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation begins as mixed snow and
  freezing rain early Thursday morning. Precipitation will
  transition over to primarily freezing rain by Thursday midday.
  Freezing rain that falls on snow will accumulate quickly. The
  Thursday morning commute will be affected. Due to areas of
  freezing rain, power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit
readily available. Make sure your emergency kit has the following
items: flashlights, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.

Now is a good time to put snow tires on your vehicle.

Check on friends and family to see if they need help preparing.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

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North Oregon Coast Range-Central Oregon Coast Range-
Including the cities of Valsetz, Mary`s Peak, Wilson River
Summit, Horton, and Sunset Summit
245 AM PST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations of one
  quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
  power lines and tree limbs may cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation begins as snow early Thursday
  morning. Precipitation will transition over to primarily freezing
  rain by Thursday midday. Freezing rain that falls on snow will
  accumulate quickly. Due to areas of freezing rain, power outages
  are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit
readily available. Make sure your emergency kit has the following
items: flashlights, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.

Now is a good time to put snow tires on your vehicle.

Check on friends and family to see if they need help preparing.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

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West Central Willamette Valley-East Central Willamette Valley-
Benton County Lowlands-Linn County Lowlands-Lane County Lowlands-
Including the cities of Eugene, Brownsville, Newberg, Monroe,
Corvallis, Springfield, Creswell, Keizer, Junction City,
Harrisburg, Cottage Grove, Albany, Wilsonville, Molalla,
Philomath, Dallas, Sheridan, Woodburn, McMinnville, Silverton,
Stayton, Lebanon, Salem, and Monmouth
245 AM PST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
  accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations of one quarter
  of an inch possible.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
  power lines and tree limbs may cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation begins as mixed snow and
  freezing rain early Thursday morning. Precipitation will
  transition over to primarily freezing rain by Thursday midday.
  Freezing rain that falls on snow will accumulate quickly. The
  Thursday morning commute will be affected. Due to areas of
  freezing rain, power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit
readily available. Make sure your emergency kit has the following
items: flashlights, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.

Now is a good time to put snow tires on your vehicle.

Check on friends and family to see if they need help preparing.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/portland

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