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WWUS46 KPQR 151840
WSWPQR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1140 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

ORZ126>128-WAZ211-160800-
/O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260416T1200Z/
North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-
Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Timothy Lake, Larch Mountain, Lost Lake,
Santiam Junction, Breitenbush Springs, Santiam Pass, McKenzie
Pass, Waldo Lake, Mt. St. Helens, Bennett Pass, Government Camp,
Tombstone Summit, Indian Heaven Wilderness, and Willamette Pass
1140 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. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to 1 foot, and total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet at pass
  level. Winds could gust as high as 35 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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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/portland

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WWUS46 KMFR 151855
WSWMFR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1155 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

ORZ027-161200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260416T1200Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-
Including the following locations...Crescent Lake, Crater Lake,
and Diamond Lake
1155 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY
ABOVE 4000 FT IN THE HIGH SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADES IN KLAMATH, JACKSON
AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES...

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations 4 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph over high and exposed terrain.

* WHERE...Above 4000 ft in the high south central Cascades in
  Klamath, Jackson and Douglas Counties.
  Including the locations of...Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake.
  This also includes the following passes or notable locations...
  Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft.
  Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your
  commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
  evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.

&&

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