Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: Mount St Helens WA

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1210 AM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

ORZ126>128-WAZ211-142100-
/O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0004.260415T0000Z-260416T1200Z/
North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-
Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Indian Heaven Wilderness, Timothy Lake,
Waldo Lake, Tombstone Summit, Santiam Junction, Willamette Pass,
Mt. St. Helens, Government Camp, McKenzie Pass, Breitenbush
Springs, Larch Mountain, Santiam Pass, Lost Lake, and Bennett
Pass
1210 AM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM PDT THURSDAY ABOVE 2500 FT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations between
  12 to 21 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest guidance suggests the heaviest snow
  accumulations are forecast over the Cascades from Marion to Lane
  Counties.

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.

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

Backcountry recreation is not advised.

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