Monday, December 26, 2022

Ice Storm Warning (A) 12/26/2022

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Portland OR 

456 AM PST Mon Dec 26 2022 

 Upper Hood River Valley-Central Columbia River Gorge- Including the cities of Parkdale, Odell, Hood River, Carson, and Underwood 


WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY... 

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations of one quarter inch to one inch. 

* WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Central Columbia River Gorge. 

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be difficult. Road closures are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to slowly warm above freezing tonight into Tuesday morning. Stronger west winds will likely cause a sudden jump in temperatures Tuesday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1, or visit for Oregon: https://www.tripcheck.com and for Washington: https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

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