One product issued by NWS for: 3 Miles NNW Mt Jefferson OR
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Portland OR 252 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021 ...ANOTHER WINTER STORM TO BRING HEAVY SNOW TO THE SOUTH WASHINGTON AND OREGON CASCADES LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY... .The incoming Pacific weather system and associated cold front will move onshore today, bringing heavy mountain snow. This will be followed by a prolonged period of moist onshore flow and lowering snow levels that will result in heavy snow accumulations across most of the Cascades in southern Washington and central and northern Oregon through Saturday morning. ORZ011-260000- /O.EXT.KPQR.WS.W.0003.210225T1200Z-210227T1200Z/ Northern Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Government Camp, Detroit, and Santiam Pass 252 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 20 to 35 inches, with the heaviest accumulations expected above 3000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph are also likely at higher elevations. * WHERE...Northern Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Expect poor winter driving conditions with snow and ice covered roads and low visibility. Travel is expected to be difficult. The combination of heavy snow and strong winds could also result in damage to trees and powerlines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$