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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 5:53 PM Apr. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
inches above 4000 feet, heaviest along the Cascade crest. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall is forecast below 4000 feet
along US 97, US 26, and US20.

Steady snowfall late Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning will
turn over to snow showers Wednesday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

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