Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:01AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 12:01am
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 3500 ft. Total snow accumulations
between 10 to 20 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45
mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest guidance suggests the heaviest snow
accumulations are forecast over the Cascades from Marion to Lane
Counties.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov