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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
125 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

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North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-
Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Mt. St. Helens, Timothy Lake, Willamette
Pass, Bennett Pass, Government Camp, Santiam Pass, McKenzie Pass,
Larch Mountain, Santiam Junction, Indian Heaven Wilderness,
Breitenbush Springs, Lost Lake, Waldo Lake, and Tombstone Summit
125 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2
  feet, except up to 3 feet for elevations above 5000 feet. Winds
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
  Cascades of Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

If you are using a generator, be sure to keep it outdoors and away
from windows and vents.

Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care.

Backcountry recreation is not advised.

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/portland

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