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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1140 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

ORZ126>128-WAZ211-160800-
/O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260416T1200Z/
North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-
Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Timothy Lake, Larch Mountain, Lost Lake,
Santiam Junction, Breitenbush Springs, Santiam Pass, McKenzie
Pass, Waldo Lake, Mt. St. Helens, Bennett Pass, Government Camp,
Tombstone Summit, Indian Heaven Wilderness, and Willamette Pass
1140 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY
ABOVE 2500 FT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to 1 foot, and total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet at pass
  level. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

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

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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