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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Portland OR

357 AM PDT Mon May 6 2024



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North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-

Cascades of Lane County-

Including the cities of Bennett Pass, Santiam Pass, 

and Waldo Lake

357 AM PDT Mon May 6 2024



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY

ABOVE 4000 FEET...



* WHAT...Snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 3

  to 8 inches, except 6 to 12 inches above 5000 feet. Winds 

  gusting as high as 40 mph.



* WHERE...West Slopes of the Northern and Central Oregon 

  Cascades.



* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Tuesday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 

  could significantly reduce visibility.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be near the passes today,

  then they will fall to around 3500 feet and locally lower

  tonight into Tuesday morning. Roads that may be wet during the

  day today will likely become snow and ice covered tonight into

  early Tuesday morning. 



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Slow down and use caution while traveling. 



For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1, or visit 

https://www.tripcheck.com



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Weagle



For more information from the National Weather Service visit

https://weather.gov/portland