Island Drive Weather - Longview, WA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2500 ft. Additional snow
accumulations of 10 to 18 inches with up to 25 inches along the
volcanos. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph, except up to 45 mph
along the peaks.


* WHERE...South Washington Cascades.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.

Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve.

If you must travel, be sure to slow down and allow extra time.

If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car
off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning.

If you are using a generator, be sure to keep it outdoors and away
from windows and vents.

Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care.

Backcountry recreation is not advised.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Oregon, including the following
areas, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Clatsop County Coast,
East Central Willamette Valley, East Portland Metro, Inner
Portland Metro, Lower Columbia River, North Oregon Coast Range,
North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Outer Southeast Portland Metro,
Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Tillamook County Coast,
Tualatin Valley, West Central Willamette Valley, West Columbia
River Gorge I-84 Corridor and West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon
above 500 ft and southwest Washington, including the following
areas, Cowlitz County Lowlands, East Clark County Lowlands, Inner
Vancouver Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, South Washington
Cascade Foothills, West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor,
Willapa Hills and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Landslides and debris flows are
possible during this flood event. People, structures, and roads
located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths of
canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.