Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 8 at 10:55PM PDT until March 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 10:55pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations up to 14 inches possible. Winds could gust as high
as 45 mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM
PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday afternoon
through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Roads, and especially bridges
and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Instruction:
Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit
readily available. Make sure your emergency kit has the following
items: flashlights, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.
Now is a good time to put snow tires on your vehicle.
Check on friends and family to see if they need help preparing.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Area Description:
South Washington Cascades
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR