Weather Alerts for Southern Willamette Valley

Issued by the National Weather Service

High Surf Advisory  HIGH SURF ADVISORY   High Surf Advisory
SOUTHERN WILLAMETTE VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Central Coast of Oregon
Effective: Sat, 12/14 12:54pm Updated: Sat, 12/14 3:32pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 12/14 10:00pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to
23 feet.

* WHERE...Central Coast of Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties,
and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off
rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor
beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings.
Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-
lying shoreline.

Information:
A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches,
producing rip currents, sneaker waves and beach erosion. Stay
well back from the water's edge and be alert for exceptionally
high waves.

Keep away from large logs on the beach. Water running up on the
beach can easily lift or roll logs which can injure or kill
someone caught in their path.

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
SOUTHERN WILLAMETTE VALLEY

Areas Affected:
North Oregon Cascades - Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties - Cascades of Lane County
Effective: Sat, 12/14 1:24pm Updated: Sat, 12/14 3:32pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 12/15 4:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Snow expected Above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations 6
to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

Information:
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.

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

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon,
call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com.

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington,
visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map