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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
338 PM PST Wed Jan 7 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 Mt. St. Helens, Indian Heaven Wilderness,
Breitenbush Springs, Larch Mountain, Timothy Lake, Tombstone
Summit, Santiam Pass, Government Camp, Lost Lake, McKenzie Pass,
Waldo Lake, Santiam Junction, Bennett Pass, and Willamette Pass
338 PM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 15
  inches between 2000 and 5000 feet and up to 2 feet above 5000
  feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds and falling snow may reduce
  visibility at times. Low probability of impactful visibility
  reduction below 4500 feet in elevation.

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.

If you are using a generator, be sure to keep it outdoors and away
from windows and vents.

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

Backcountry recreation is not advised.

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