Weather Alerts for Cowlitz County LowlandsIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| COWLITZ COUNTY LOWLANDS | ||
Areas Affected: South Washington Cascades |
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| Effective: Tue, 3/10 6:14pm | Updated: Tue, 3/10 7:36pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 3/11 5:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches with up to 24 inches along the volcanos. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates between 5 AM and 5 PM Wednesday. Information: 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. Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map Backcountry recreation is not advised. |
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