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

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

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Observations show the freezing level remains around 2500 ft. Mixed
rain/snow showers are expected to continue through today down to
1500 ft elevation, but these showers are unlikely to produce
accumulating snow.

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North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-
Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Mt. St. Helens, Waldo Lake, Santiam
Junction, Lost Lake, Breitenbush Springs, Bennett Pass,
Government Camp, Indian Heaven Wilderness, McKenzie Pass, Timothy
Lake, Willamette Pass, Tombstone Summit, Larch Mountain, and
Santiam Pass
944 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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