A winter storm warning has been issued for the Oregon Cascades from Tuesday evening through early Thursday morning, according to an April 15 announcement by the National Weather Service in Portland.
The warning is important for anyone planning to travel over Cascade passes during this period, as heavy snow and strong winds are expected. These conditions could make driving hazardous and may affect local roads at higher elevations.
Hannah Chandler-Cooley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Portland, said drivers should consider adjusting their plans if traveling the Cascade passes. “We are urging anybody that has travel plans over the Cascades Tuesday night through Wednesday to be prepared for hazardous weather conditions and driving conditions,” said Chandler-Cooley.
Forecasters expect between 10 to 20 inches of snow above 2,500 feet elevation, with wind gusts reaching up to 45 miles per hour. The heaviest snowfall is predicted late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Chandler-Cooley said that local roads above 2,500 feet could also be affected due to heavy snow.
Drivers are advised to check road conditions from the Oregon Department of Transportation and monitor updates from the National Weather Service as forecasts develop.
