Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Battle Ax, OR ∙ Government Camp, OR ∙ Elkhorn, OR ∙ Willamette National Forest, OR ∙ Shellrock Mountain, OR ∙ Bare Mountain, WA ∙ Diamond Peak, OR ∙ North Sister, OR ∙ Hills Creek Lake, OR ∙ Waldo Lake, OR

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 1229 PM PST Sun Jan 4 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to one to two feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From late Monday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution.

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