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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
917 AM PST Mon Feb 16 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 McKenzie Pass, Indian Heaven Wilderness,
Timothy Lake, Breitenbush Springs, Lost Lake, Willamette Pass,
Larch Mountain, Government Camp, Bennett Pass, Santiam Pass,
Waldo Lake, Mt. St. Helens, Tombstone Summit, and Santiam
Junction
917 AM PST Mon Feb 16 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches
  from Monday morning through Monday night. Another 2 to 5 inches of
  snow is expected from Tuesday morning through Tuesday night, then
  5 to 10 inches of snow is expected from Wednesday morning through
  Wednesday night and another 5 to 10 inches of snow from Thursday
  morning through Thursday night.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The reason that forecast snow amounts are
  lowest on Tuesday is because precipitation will become light and
  more isolated. However, precipitation becomes relatively heavier
  and more widespread again on Wednesday.

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.

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

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

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington,
visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

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