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Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For Cascades

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A Winter Weather Advisor is in effect from 2:oo pm Wednesday to 5:00 p.m. Friday in the Cascade mountain passes.

WHAT…Wet snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches between 4000 and 5000 feet, with up to 16 inches above 5000 feet.

WHERE…East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.

WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Friday.

IMPACTS…Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A broad, slow-moving system will bring significant snowfall across the Oregon Cascades this afternoon through Friday. A slight lull in snowfall is forecast tonight before returning Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting tripcheck.com online, or by calling 5 1 1.