* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations of one quarter of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE…North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon.
* WHEN…From 10 PM Wednesday through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Precipitation begins as snow early Thursday morning. Precipitation will transition over to primarily freezing rain by Thursday midday. Freezing rain that falls on snow will accumulate quickly. Due to areas of freezing rain, power outages are possible.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE … CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE
Instructions:
Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Make sure your emergency kit has the following items: flashlights, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Now is a good time to put snow tires on your vehicle. Check on friends and family to see if they need help preparing. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
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