Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
959 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
...A SERIES OF WEAK SYSTEMS WILL BRING WIDESPREAD SNOW TO THE
NORTHERN OREGON AND SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COAST AND CASCADE RANGES
THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT...
.A broad area of low pressure will continue to bring widespread snow
showers to elevations above 1500 ft through at least Thursday night.
Give the showery nature of the precipitation and uncertainty as to
the exact track of the Wednesday night system, there is some
variability in forecast total snow fall accumulations through
Thursday night. While the forecast remains on track for overall
snowfall totals, where exactly the highest accumulations remain in
flux.
ORZ106-107-123>125-WAZ203-208-182000-
/O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260220T1200Z/
North Oregon Coast Range-Central Oregon Coast Range-Clackamas
County Cascade Foothills-Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn
Counties-Lane County Cascade Foothills-Willapa Hills-South
Washington Cascade Foothills-
Including the cities of Mary`s Peak, Oakridge, Horton, Welches,
Yacolt, Rhododendron, Vida, Sunset Summit, Detroit, Cherryville,
Brooklyn, McKenzie Bridge, Amboy, Valsetz, Mill City, Toutle,
Lake Merwin, Silver Falls, Wilson River Summit, and Brightwood
959 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches
through Wednesday night and another 1 to 3 inches of snow Thursday
morning through Thursday night.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades,
North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, Willapa Hills,
and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
959 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
...A SERIES OF WEAK SYSTEMS WILL BRING WIDESPREAD SNOW TO THE
NORTHERN OREGON AND SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COAST AND CASCADE RANGES
THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY NIGHT...
.A broad area of low pressure will continue to bring widespread snow
showers to elevations above 1500 ft through at least Thursday night.
Give the showery nature of the precipitation and uncertainty as to
the exact track of the Wednesday night system, there is some
variability in forecast total snow fall accumulations through
Thursday night. While the forecast remains on track for overall
snowfall totals, where exactly the highest accumulations remain in
flux.
ORZ126>128-WAZ211-182000-
/O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260220T1200Z/
North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-
Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Mt. St. Helens, Breitenbush Springs,
Santiam Junction, Larch Mountain, Bennett Pass, Indian Heaven
Wilderness, McKenzie Pass, Lost Lake, Santiam Pass, Tombstone
Summit, Willamette Pass, Waldo Lake, Government Camp, and Timothy
Lake
959 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches
through Wednesday night and another 2 to 4 inches of snow Thursday
morning through Thursday night.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/portland
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Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
928 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
WAZ310-181330-
/O.CON.KSEW.CW.Y.0003.260218T0900Z-260218T1800Z/
Lowlands of Western Whatcom County-
Including Bellingham
928 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 to 20 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Lowlands of Western Whatcom County.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While temperatures will warm during the day
Wednesday, additional cold temperatures are expected Wednesday
night into Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
837 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
PZZ110-181200-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260218T1200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
837 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions. Combined seas 10 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft especially
when navigating in or near harbor entrances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
837 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
PZZ130-150-153-156-170-173-176-181245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260218T1600Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
837 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 ft.
* WHERE...Portions of Pacific coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
103 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
PZZ210-181200-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260218T1200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
103 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. General seas 10 to 11 ft
subsiding to 6 ft Wednesday afternoon.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.78 kt at 440 PM
Tuesday. Seas 11 to 12 ft. Ebb current of 4.51 kt at 509 AM
Wednesday. Seas 9 ft. Strong ebb current of 5.7 kt at 513 PM
Wednesday. Seas 7 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.
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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
103 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
PZZ251>253-181500-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
103 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 10 to 15 ft at 14 seconds and southwest winds 5 to
10 kt.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
103 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
PZZ271>273-181500-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260219T0000Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
103 PM PST Tue Feb 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 11 to 15 ft at 13 seconds and northwest winds 10
to 15 kt.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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