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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1239 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

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North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-
Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Government Camp, McKenzie Pass, Mt. St.
Helens, Timothy Lake, Santiam Junction, Breitenbush Springs,
Santiam Pass, Larch Mountain, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Tombstone
Summit, Waldo Lake, Lost Lake, Bennett Pass, and Willamette Pass
1239 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY
ABOVE 2500 FT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations between
  12 to 22 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
  Cascades of Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve.

If you must travel, be sure to slow down and allow extra time.

If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car
off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning.

Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care.

Backcountry recreation is not advised.

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Clackamas County Cascade Foothills-
Including the cities of Rhododendron, Cherryville, Welches, and
Brightwood
1239 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING ABOVE 1500 FT...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 1500 ft. Total snow accumulations 1 to
  4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Clackamas County Cascade Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...1 to 4 inches for elevations above 1500 ft,
  including Mt. Hood Village and Zigzag, OR. 1 inch or less for
  locations around 1000 ft, including Sandy, OR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care.

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

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

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