... Winter Storm Watch in effect from late Saturday night through
Monday afternoon...
* what... heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations of 5 to 13 inches and ice accumulations up to one-
quarter inch are possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph in
the western Columbia River gorge.
* Where... in Washington, western Columbia River gorge and
central Columbia River gorge. In Oregon, Upper Hood River
Valley, western Columbia River gorge and central Columbia
River gorge.
* When... from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.
* Additional details... travel will become difficult late Saturday
night through Monday. Be sure to carry chains and a winter
emergency kit if you must travel. Travel may become extremely
difficult or impossible Saturday night through Monday due to ice
and heavy snow.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.
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Winter Storm Watch
Issued:
1:20 PM PST
Feb.
22,
2019
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National Weather Service