Avisos

Avalanche Warning issued December 25 at 6:47PM PST by NWS Portland ORAVWPQRThe following message is transmitted at the request of theNorthwest Avalanche Center....The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an AvalancheWarning...* WHAT...High avalanche danger is forecast Wednesday night andThursday.* WHERE...Stevens and Snoqualmie Passes, the west slopes of theWashington Cascades, and Mt Hood.* WHEN...In effect from 18:00 PST Wed Dec 25th through 18:00 PSTThu Dec 26th.* IMPACTS...Heavy snow, strong winds, and a low-elevation transitionfrom snow to rain will lead to very dangerous avalanche conditionsthrough Thursday. High avalanche danger creates risk at allelevations.* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalancheconditions exist over the next 24 hours. Travel in avalancheterrain is not recommended.Consult https://www.nwac.us/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailedinformation.Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coveragearea of this or any avalanche center.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 6:16AM PST until December 27 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. From 4000 feet to 5000 feet,total snow accumulation up to 4 to 10 inches, with lower amountscloser to 4000 feet. Above 5000 feet, total snow accumulations of12 to 24 inches. Winds gusting 35 to 55 mph this morning, withhighest on well exposed ridges.* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and CentralCascades of Oregon.* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times.Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common itemsto include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.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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