Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1219 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
ORZ121-126-WAZ211-031245-
/O.EXT.KPQR.WW.Y.0001.250102T2019Z-250104T0000Z/
Upper Hood River Valley-North Oregon Cascades-South Washington
Cascades-
Including the cities of Mt. St. Helens, Government Camp, Larch
Mountain, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Parkdale, Timothy Lake, Lost
Lake, Bennett Pass, and Odell
1219 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Light snow this afternoon will mix
with and change to rain and freezing rain tonight. Most of the
freezing rain will occur in the valleys between 500 and 2000 feet.
Snow levels will hover near 500 feet into this evening, then
slowly rise overnight reaching 2500 feet or higher later tonight.
Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with ice
accumulations of a tenth to a quarter of an inch likely. Heavier
snow accumulations expected for areas above 3000 feet, where 3 to
9 inches of snow is expected through tonight.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades and Upper Hood River
Valley. In Washington, South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
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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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/portland
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
110 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
WAZ569-031200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WW.Y.0001.250102T2110Z-250104T0000Z/
West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes-
Including the cities of Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Randle,
Ashford, Longmire, Paradise, Packwood, and Morton
110 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY AT OR
ABOVE ELEVATIONS OF 4500 FEET...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
to 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a brief period this evening when
the snow tapers off before the snow increases again in intensity
tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.
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JD
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1247 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
ORZ508-510-030700-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WW.Y.0001.250102T2047Z-250104T0000Z/
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-North Central
Oregon-
Including the cities of Maupin, Heppner, Dufur, Condon, Moro, and
Fossil
1247 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of one to
two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and
North Central Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning
commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by
visiting tripcheck.com online, or by calling 5 1 1.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1247 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
ORZ509-030700-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WW.Y.0001.250102T2047Z-250104T0000Z/
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of La Pine, Sunriver, Sisters, and Camp
Sherman
1247 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to two inches and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and ice
accumulations will be roughly along and north of HWY26. Little to
no ice is expected along HWY20.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by visiting tripcheck.com online, or by
calling 5 1 1.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1247 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
WAZ026-027-030700-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WW.Y.0001.250102T2047Z-250104T0000Z/
Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-
Including the cities of Sunnyside, Ellensburg, Naches, Toppenish,
Thorp, and Yakima
1247 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
evening and Friday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow totals are expected in the
western portions and higher elevations of the Yakima and Kittitas
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by visiting the website
wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1247 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
WAZ521-030700-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WW.Y.0001.250102T2047Z-250104T0000Z/
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Bickleton and Goldendale
1247 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1
to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and ice
accumulation will be in the vicinity of Satus Pass and Bickleton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by visiting the website
wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1247 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
WAZ522-523-030700-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WW.Y.0001.250102T2047Z-250104T0000Z/
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-Lower
Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Easton, Roslyn, Cliffdell, Cle Elum, and
Appleton
1247 PM PST Thu Jan 2 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
to 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades
Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and light
ice accumulation will be in the vicinity of Trout Lake and
Glenwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by visiting the website
wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
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