Winter Storm Warning for Oregon and Washington Cascades
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NOAA issued it on April 13, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the North Oregon Cascades and surrounding areas, with heavy snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches expected above 2500 feet from Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Oregon and Washington Cascades
- Issued
- April 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Portland OR
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Oregon and Washington Cascades.
Winter Storm Warning in Effect for Cascades Region
Alert Details
The Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Portland OR. It is effective from 5 PM PDT on April 14, 2026, until 5 AM PDT on April 16, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; and South Washington Cascades.
What You Should Do
Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve. If you must travel, slow down and allow extra time. If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, keep it off to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. If using a generator, keep it outdoors and away from windows and vents. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick, and walk with extra care. Backcountry recreation is not advised.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected above 2500 feet, with total snow accumulations between 12 to 20 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph, potentially making roads, bridges, and overpasses slick and hazardous.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 5 PM PDT on April 14, 2026, and ends at 5 AM PDT on April 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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