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Winter Weather Advisory

Status

New Event Active alert

Start Time

Sat 05/16/2026 02:00 AM EDT

End Time

Sun 05/17/2026 02:00 AM EDT

Significance

Advisory

Impacts

Moderate impact

Locations Affected

Willamette National Forest, OR ∙ Shellrock Mountain, OR ∙ Bare Mountain, WA ∙ Diamond Peak, OR ∙ North Sister, OR ∙ Hills Creek Lake, OR ∙ Waldo Lake, OR ∙ Mount Hood, OR ∙ Spirit Lake, WA ∙ Wanderers Peak, OR

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 854 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches, highest amounts at Government Camp. 12 to 18 inches of snow expected above 5000 to 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. 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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ORZ126>128-WAZ211-161800- /O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0009.260516T0600Z-260517T0600Z/ North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties- Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Willamette Pass, Bennett Pass, Breitenbush Springs, Mt. St. Helens, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Lost Lake, Tombstone Summit, McKenzie Pass, Santiam Junction, Timothy Lake, Government Camp, Waldo Lake, Santiam Pass, and Larch Mountain 854 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026