Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
101 PM PST Thu Jan 22 2026
ORZ104-105-108-109-114>118-123-WAZ204>206-232000-
/O.NEW.KPQR.CW.Y.0002.260123T0600Z-260123T2000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.AS.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260123T2000Z/
North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-Central Oregon Coast Range
Lowlands-Lower Columbia River-Tualatin Valley-West Central
Willamette Valley-East Central Willamette Valley-Benton County
Lowlands-Linn County Lowlands-Lane County Lowlands-Clackamas
County Cascade Foothills-Cowlitz County Lowlands-North Clark
County Lowlands-Inner Vancouver Metro-
Including the cities of Warren, Woodburn, Evergreen, Grand Ronde
Indian Reservation, Brightwood, Vancouver, Zigzag, Beaverton,
Stayton, Mohawk, Knappa, Proebstel, Necanicum, Albany, Svenson,
Sifton, Blodgett, Wilsonville, Mapleton, Welches, Eugene,
Sherwood, Clatskanie, Clark County Fairgrounds, Greenberry,
Harrisburg, Monroe, Tiernan, Vernonia, Monmouth, Rainier,
Scappoose, Creswell, Longview, Salmon Creek, Swisshome, Marcola,
Tigard, Glenwood, Salem, Junction City, Rhododendron, Orchards,
Ridgefield, Corvallis, Forest Grove, Cherryville, Hockinson,
Spitzenberg, Jewell, Burnt Woods, Brownsville, Cottage Grove,
Three Lynx, Alsea, Farmington, La Center, Kelso, Vancouver
Downtown, Deadwood, Brush Prairie, Klaskanine Summit, Kalama,
Hillsboro, Alma, Lebanon, Alston, Silverton, Woodland, Tualatin,
Sheridan, Mayger, Grand Ronde, Philomath, Aloha, St. Helens,
Pleasant Hill, Rockcreek, Blaine, Newberg, Castle Rock, Jasper,
Springfield, McMinnville, Keizer, Rose Valley, Battle Ground,
West Salem, Molalla, Shortys Corner, Dallas, and Hoskins
101 PM PST Thu Jan 22 2026
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, light winds and limited
air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20
degrees expected.
* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, North and Central
Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz
River Valleys, Tualatin Valley, Clackamas County Cascade
Foothills, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro.
* WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until noon PST Friday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon PST
Friday.
* IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people
with respiratory problems. Wind chill values and very cold
temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning
occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much
as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged
periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground
where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for
any current restrictions in your area.
People with respiratory illness should follow their physician`s
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for
your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your
area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the
homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your
location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the
homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at
the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the
alert to read more details if applicable.
Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress
warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent
frostbite and/or hypothermia.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
101 PM PST Thu Jan 22 2026
ORZ106-107-110>113-119>122-124-125-WAZ202-203-207>210-232000-
/O.NEW.KPQR.CW.Y.0002.260123T0600Z-260123T2000Z/
North Oregon Coast Range-Central Oregon Coast Range-Portland West
Hills and Chehalem Mountain-Inner Portland Metro-East Portland
Metro-Outer Southeast Portland Metro-West Columbia River Gorge of
Oregon above 500 ft-West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Upper
Hood River Valley-Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-
Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties-Lane County Cascade
Foothills-Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands-Willapa Hills-East Clark
County Lowlands-South Washington Cascade Foothills-West Columbia
River Gorge SR 14 Corridor-Central Columbia River Gorge SR
14 Corridor-
Including the cities of Lebam, Eagle Creek, Boring, Mill City,
Parkdale, Portland, Detroit, McKenzie Bridge, Willapa, Stevenson,
Washougal, Skyline Drive, Estacada, Sandy, Sunset Summit,
Brooklyn, Wyeth, Yacolt, Horton, Sellwood, Fairview, North
Bonneville, Toutle, Odell, Cathlamet, Lake Merwin, Silver Falls,
Cascade Locks, Underwood, Beacon Rock SP, Corbett, Gresham,
Rooster Rock, Hood River, Carson, Cape Horn, Mary`s Peak, Vida,
Wilson River Summit, Valsetz, Lake Oswego, Camas, Multnomah
Falls, Rosburg, Amboy, Chehalem Mountain, Oregon City, Oakridge,
Happy Valley, Bonneville, Troutdale, and Sylvan Hill
101 PM PST Thu Jan 22 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area
and the Hood River Valley, Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro,
Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum
Counties, North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon,
Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro,
Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Lane County Cascade
Foothills, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to
frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress
warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent
frostbite and/or hypothermia.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/portland
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Air Stagnation Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
101 PM PST Thu Jan 22 2026
ORZ104-105-108-109-114>118-123-WAZ204>206-232000-
/O.NEW.KPQR.CW.Y.0002.260123T0600Z-260123T2000Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.AS.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260123T2000Z/
North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-Central Oregon Coast Range
Lowlands-Lower Columbia River-Tualatin Valley-West Central
Willamette Valley-East Central Willamette Valley-Benton County
Lowlands-Linn County Lowlands-Lane County Lowlands-Clackamas
County Cascade Foothills-Cowlitz County Lowlands-North Clark
County Lowlands-Inner Vancouver Metro-
Including the cities of Warren, Woodburn, Evergreen, Grand Ronde
Indian Reservation, Brightwood, Vancouver, Zigzag, Beaverton,
Stayton, Mohawk, Knappa, Proebstel, Necanicum, Albany, Svenson,
Sifton, Blodgett, Wilsonville, Mapleton, Welches, Eugene,
Sherwood, Clatskanie, Clark County Fairgrounds, Greenberry,
Harrisburg, Monroe, Tiernan, Vernonia, Monmouth, Rainier,
Scappoose, Creswell, Longview, Salmon Creek, Swisshome, Marcola,
Tigard, Glenwood, Salem, Junction City, Rhododendron, Orchards,
Ridgefield, Corvallis, Forest Grove, Cherryville, Hockinson,
Spitzenberg, Jewell, Burnt Woods, Brownsville, Cottage Grove,
Three Lynx, Alsea, Farmington, La Center, Kelso, Vancouver
Downtown, Deadwood, Brush Prairie, Klaskanine Summit, Kalama,
Hillsboro, Alma, Lebanon, Alston, Silverton, Woodland, Tualatin,
Sheridan, Mayger, Grand Ronde, Philomath, Aloha, St. Helens,
Pleasant Hill, Rockcreek, Blaine, Newberg, Castle Rock, Jasper,
Springfield, McMinnville, Keizer, Rose Valley, Battle Ground,
West Salem, Molalla, Shortys Corner, Dallas, and Hoskins
101 PM PST Thu Jan 22 2026
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST FRIDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, light winds and limited
air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20
degrees expected.
* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, North and Central
Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz
River Valleys, Tualatin Valley, Clackamas County Cascade
Foothills, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro.
* WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until noon PST Friday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon PST
Friday.
* IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people
with respiratory problems. Wind chill values and very cold
temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning
occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much
as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged
periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground
where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for
any current restrictions in your area.
People with respiratory illness should follow their physician`s
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for
your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your
area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the
homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your
location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the
homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at
the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the
alert to read more details if applicable.
Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress
warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent
frostbite and/or hypothermia.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
&&
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