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Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1228 PM PST Mon Mar 2 2026

ORZ127-128-031800-
/O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0004.260304T1200Z-260305T0600Z/
Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-Cascades of Lane County-
Including the cities of Waldo Lake, Santiam Junction, Santiam
Pass, McKenzie Pass, Tombstone Summit, Willamette Pass, and
Breitenbush Springs
1228 PM PST Mon Mar 2 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4500 ft. Total snow accumulations of 4
  to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Cascades of Lane County and Cascades of Marion and Linn
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of moderate to heavy snowfall may
  combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving
  conditions.

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.

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon,
call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com.

&&

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

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1222 PM PST Mon Mar 2 2026

ORZ509-031530-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0006.260304T1200Z-260305T0600Z/
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of Sisters, Camp Sherman, La Pine, and
Sunriver
1222 PM PST Mon Mar 2 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 4500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations 5
  to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
  visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by visiting tripcheck.com online, or by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

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BL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1208 PM PST Mon Mar 2 2026

ORZ027-031300-
/O.NEW.KMFR.WW.Y.0006.260304T1200Z-260305T0600Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-
Including the following locations...Crater Lake and Diamond Lake
1208 PM PST Mon Mar 2 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations 6
  to 10 inches.

* WHERE...South Central Oregon Cascades, including Diamond Lake and
  Crater Lake National Park impacting highways 138, 230 and 62.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your
  commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
  morning and evening commutes. Snowfall rates could reach one half
  to one inch per hour at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Probability of snow accumulation
  between 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM Thursday.
  Probabilities don`t always overlap the hazard`s time range.

Location  >=    >=    >=    >=
            4in   6in   8in   12in
--------  ----  ----  ----  ----
Crater    97%   88%   68%   33%
Lake

Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.

&&

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MAS


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1225 AM PST Tue Mar 3 2026

PZZ210-040030-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0023.260303T1500Z-260304T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
1225 AM PST Tue Mar 3 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 4 to 6 ft at 14
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
  especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
  Columbia River Bar.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.87 kt at 427 AM Tuesday.
  Seas 3 to 4 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.78 kt at 440 PM Tuesday.
  Seas 6 ft. Ebb current of 5.22 kt at 506 AM Wednesday. Seas
  4 to 5 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.

&&

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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1225 AM PST Tue Mar 3 2026

PZZ251>253-271>273-040030-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0023.260303T1500Z-260304T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1225 AM PST Tue Mar 3 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 ft at 15 seconds and southwest winds 10 to
  20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60
  NM.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1123 PM PST Mon Mar 2 2026

PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-031530-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-260304T0900Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
1123 PM PST Mon Mar 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 250 kt with frequent gusts to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Portions of Pacific coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
209 PM PST Mon Mar 2 2026

PZZ350-370-031115-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0020.260304T0000Z-260305T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
209 PM PST Mon Mar 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 10 AM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  steep seas 6 to 8 ft at 7 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
  damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.

&&

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