Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
427 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
...ACCUMULATING SNOW IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST
THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COAST RANGE, CASCADES, CASCADE FOOTHILLS,
AND ELEVATIONS ABOVE 500 TO 1000 FEET WITHIN THE PORTLAND METRO AND
WILLAMETTE VALLEY...
ORZ104-106-107-110-123>125-WAZ203-208-191230-
/O.EXT.KPQR.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260219T2000Z/
North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-North Oregon Coast Range-
Central Oregon Coast Range-Portland West Hills and Chehalem
Mountain-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 Toutle, Grand Ronde Indian Reservation,
Vida, Sunset Summit, Amboy, Silver Falls, Welches, Mill City,
Glenwood, Brooklyn, Rhododendron, Lake Merwin, Knappa, Chehalem
Mountain, Wilson River Summit, Yacolt, Oakridge, Horton,
Necanicum, Brightwood, Cherryville, Jewell, Skyline Drive, Mary`s
Peak, Valsetz, McKenzie Bridge, Detroit, Sylvan Hill, and
Vernonia
427 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches, with
the lowest amounts between 500-1000 feet in elevation and the
highest amounts above 1000-1500 feet in elevation.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades,
North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, North Oregon
Coast Range Lowlands, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain,
Willapa Hills, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A renewed band of snow showers is expected to
move over the Coast Range between 6pm PST Wednesday and 12am PST
Thursday. Some of these showers may be heavy.
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
427 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
...ACCUMULATING SNOW IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST
THURSDAY MORNING IN THE COAST RANGE, CASCADES, CASCADE FOOTHILLS,
AND ELEVATIONS ABOVE 500 TO 1000 FEET WITHIN THE PORTLAND METRO AND
WILLAMETTE VALLEY...
ORZ126>128-WAZ211-191230-
/O.EXT.KPQR.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260220T0300Z/
North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-
Cascades of Lane County-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Santiam Junction, Timothy Lake, Santiam
Pass, Tombstone Summit, Breitenbush Springs, Lost Lake, McKenzie
Pass, Government Camp, Larch Mountain, Bennett Pass, Mt. St.
Helens, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Waldo Lake, and Willamette Pass
427 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches.
Snow amounts will be highest for elevations above 1500 feet.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Thursday.
* 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
23
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1227 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
WAZ001-310-190600-
/O.NEW.KSEW.CW.Y.0004.260219T0400Z-260219T2000Z/
San Juan County-Lowlands of Western Whatcom County-
Including Friday Harbor and Bellingham
1227 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 10 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Lowlands of Western Whatcom County and San Juan County.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1227 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
WAZ324>327-333-190600-
/O.NEW.KSEW.CW.Y.0004.260219T0900Z-260219T1800Z/
Port Townsend Area-Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-Western Strait
of Juan de Fuca-Lake Crescent Area Including US 101-Island County-
Including Freeland, Sequim, Sekiu, Joyce, Port Townsend, Langley,
and Clallam Bay
1227 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, Island County, Lake
Crescent Area Including US 101, Port Townsend Area, and Western
Strait of Juan de Fuca.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
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.
&&
$$
62
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
707 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
PZZ271>273-191915-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260220T0300Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
707 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 7 to 10 ft at 11 seconds and north winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
10 to 60 NM offshore.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
PZZ130-190630-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0023.260219T0300Z-260219T1800Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
217 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt.
* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* 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 Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
PZZ131-190630-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0023.260219T0600Z-260219T1800Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
217 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* 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 Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
PZZ132-190630-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0023.260219T0300Z-260219T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
217 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt.
* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* 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 Seattle WA
217 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
PZZ133-190630-
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0023.260219T0600Z-260219T1800Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
217 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* 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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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
