Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Waldo Lake, OR ∙ McCredie Springs, OR ∙ Koch Mountain, OR ∙ Elkhorn, OR ∙ North Sister, OR ∙ Battle Ax, OR ∙ Hills Creek Lake, OR ∙ Three Sisters, OR ∙ Diamond Peak, OR ∙ Mount June, OR

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 857 PM PST Tue Mar 3 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches. Highest accumulations within Willamette Pass and the Lane County Cascades. * WHERE...Cascades of Lane County and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will transition to a showery pattern in the afternoon which will lead to less uniform accumulation. There is a 50-60% chance of more than 12 inches of snow during this time frame within Willamette Pass, and a 30% chance within Santiam Pass. Highest snowfall rates may occur between 4 AM to 4 PM Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

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