Winter Weather Advisory

Headline

...OCCASSIONAL LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS EXPECTED THROUGH WEDNESDAY, MIXING WITH RAIN OR CHANGING TO ALL RAIN FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 1000 FEET DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS...
.A round of scattered snow showers are expected to lift from south to north over northwest Oregon and southwest Washington from the coast to the Cascades Wednesday morning between 4 AM and Noon, resulting in minor travel impacts in some areas below 1000 feet with more widespread travel impacts likely above 1000 feet. That said, some areas below 1000 feet will see very little to no snow accumulation at all due to the light and showery nature of this precipitation. Snow showers will transition to rain showers or a rain/snow mix Wednesday afternoon for elevations below 1000 feet as temperatures warm. Above 1000 feet, snow showers will linger through the day.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 154 AM PST Wed Feb 5 2025 ...OCCASSIONAL LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS EXPECTED THROUGH WEDNESDAY, MIXING WITH RAIN OR CHANGING TO ALL RAIN FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 1000 FEET DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS... .A round of scattered snow showers are expected to lift from south to north over northwest Oregon and southwest Washington from the coast to the Cascades Wednesday morning between 4 AM and Noon, resulting in minor travel impacts in some areas below 1000 feet with more widespread travel impacts likely above 1000 feet. That said, some areas below 1000 feet will see very little to no snow accumulation at all due to the light and showery nature of this precipitation. Snow showers will transition to rain showers or a rain/snow mix Wednesday afternoon for elevations below 1000 feet as temperatures warm. Above 1000 feet, snow showers will linger through the day. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...Light snow showers. Snow accumulations a dusting to one inch. Some locations will see no snow accumulation at all due to the light and showery nature of the precipitation. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. 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