Weather Alerts for Cowlitz County Lowlands

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning  WINTER STORM WARNING   Winter Storm Warning
COWLITZ COUNTY LOWLANDS

Areas Affected:
South Washington Cascades
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.