NOAA: Winter Storms Continue To Pound The PNW | 6-12+” of Snow Is Forecasted To Fall In Oregon Today

Chris Wallner | | Post Tag for WeatherWeather
PINK= Winter Storm Warning. PURPLE= Winter Weather Advisory. Image: NOAA

The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for Oregon and Washington. In Oregon, they are in effect until midnight tonight. In Washington, they are in effect until 3:00pm this afternoon.

NOAA Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning For:

  • Oregon
  • Washington

NOAA Has Issued A Winter Weather Advisory For:

  • Oregon
  • Washington
7 day snowfall totals are HUGE for the PNW. Image: Tropical Tidbits
7 day precipitation totals. Image: NOAA

In Washington, Snow levels are expected to drop down to 3,000ft. In Oregon, Snow Levels are expected to hover around 4,000ft.

Additional Storm Info:

Extended forecast for Timberline Lodge, OR. Image: NOAA
Monday – Thursday snow totals. Image: NOAA Portland, OR

Oregon: 6-12″ of Snow, With Up To 18″, Throughout The Day Today

* Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected.
- NOAA Portland, OR
Extended forecast for Crystal Mountain, WA. Image: NOAA
Additional snowfall totals through Thursday Morning. Image: NOAA Spokane, WA

Washington: 4-8″ of Additional Snowfall Today

* Additional snow accumulation this 
  afternoon of 4 to 8 inches expected.
- NOAA Seattle, WA
6-10 day temperature outlook. Image: NOAA
6-10 day precipitation outlook. Image: NOAA

OR Winter Weather Advisory:

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
420 AM PST Wed Nov 15 2017

Including the city of Santiam Pass

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions if
  traveling across the Cascade passes or at higher elevations.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized
  amounts up to 18 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Oregon Cascades above 4000 feet.

* WHEN...6 AM today to midnight tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be near the elevation of
  Government Camp along Highway 26 and below Santiam Pass along
  Highway 20. Accumulations will be greatest at elevations well
  above the passes.

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