Winter Storm Warning [1-9-24]
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE CASCADE PASSES AND ABOVE THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
...OVERVIEW...Strong and deep onshore flow will lead to periods of heavy snow, strong winds, and near zero visibility for the Cascades, especially for exposed areas above 3000 feet. This has prompted us to issue a rare Blizzard Warning for the Cascade passes and above, with Winter Storm Warnings extending as low as 1500 to 2000 feet in the Cascade foothills. By the time snow showers decrease Wednesday, elevations 3000 feet and above will likely be measuring their snow in feet, rather than inches.
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...
- WHAT...Heavy snow above 1500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, except 6 to 18 inches below 2000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
- WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills and Upper Hood River Valley. In Washington, South Washington Cascade Foothills.
- WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.
- IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instructions: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1, or visit for Oregon: https://www.tripcheck.com and for Washington: https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map