Winter Weather Advisory 12/26/2024 01:58 for Oregon, Washington areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 1:58AM PST until December 27 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 26, 2024 - 1:58am
Expires: 
December 26, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. From 4000 feet to 5000 feet, total snow accumulation up to 4 to 10 inches, with lower amounts closer to 4000 feet. Above 5000 feet, total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph today. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could difficult at times. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Instruction: 
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. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map
Area Description: 
North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades
Forcast Office: 
NWS Portland OR