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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Portland OR

1255 PM PDT Fri Oct 24 2025



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North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-

Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades-

Including the cities of McKenzie Pass, Timothy Lake, Santiam

Pass, Tombstone Summit, Santiam Junction, Larch Mountain, Lost

Lake, Mt. St. Helens, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Waldo Lake,

Willamette Pass, Government Camp, Bennett Pass, and Breitenbush

Springs

1255 PM PDT Fri Oct 24 2025



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 

5 AM PDT MONDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3500 FT...



* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 3500 ft. Total snow 

  accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with accumulations of 12 inches 

  or more above 5500 ft. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph on 

  Saturday.



* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central 

  Cascades of Oregon.



* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Monday.



* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will 

  likely become slick and hazardous.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest wind gusts on Saturday will be on 

  exposed ridgetops and near any heavier rain showers.



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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For more information from the National Weather Service visit 

www.weather.gov/portland



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