Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued December 16 at 3:41PM PST until December 17 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 16, 2024 - 3:41pm
Expires:
December 17, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow
accumulations 8 to 10 inches.
* WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow is expected tonight into early
Tuesday morning.
Instruction:
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.
Backcountry recreation is not advised.
Area Description:
North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR