Winter Storm Watch until 06:00PM Monday
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches possible, with 3 to 8 inches of snow possible near the Coast Range. It is also possible some locations along the coast and in the Willamette Valley may receive accumulations of less than 2 inches.
* WHERE...Greater Portland and Vancouver metro area, Central Willamette Valley including Salem, North Oregon Coast and Coast Range.
* WHEN...Most likely period of snow will be Monday morning. Snow is expected to change to rain by Monday evening, though a few pockets of freezing rain will be possible near the Columbia Gorge and in some Coast Range valleys.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Impacts appear less likely for the Monday evening commute at this time. Be sure to carry chains and a winter emergency kit if you must travel Monday, and be prepared for long delays.
* AFFECTED AREAS: GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA ... NORTH OREGON COAST ... CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY ... COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON ... GREATER VANCOUVER AREA
Instructions:
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Address/Location
Tillamook County Emergency Management
201 Laurel Ave
Tillamook, OR 97141
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 503-842-3412
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Watch