Salem, OR Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Salem.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 18 at 2:31PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Wet snow above 2000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 18 at 2:31PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow above 2000 feet. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 18 at 2:31PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 2000 feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches. Highest amounts above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will begin around 2500 feet Tuesday afternoon and rise to around 4000 feet by late Tuesday evening. Highest accumulations expected above 4000 feet.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 18 at 2:31PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 2000 feet, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches. Highest amounts above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will begin around 2500 feet Tuesday afternoon and rise to around 4000 feet by late Tuesday evening. Highest accumulations expected above 4000 feet.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 18 at 2:21PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

...STRONG WINDS AND MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW WILL CREATE TREACHEROUS CONDITIONS ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .A strong offshore system will bring significant winds and snowfall to the mountains and slopes of the region. These will bring notably hazardous conditions, including periods of very low to whiteout visibilities, alongside accumulating snowfall. * WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches, locally 10+ across the peaks and crests. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief periods of near whiteout conditions may be possible with this system. Widespread blizzard level conditions should be limited to the peaks of the region.

High Wind Warning issued November 18 at 2:17PM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued November 18 at 2:17PM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued November 18 at 2:17PM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stronger gusts to 70 mph are possible on beaches and headlands.

High Surf Warning issued November 18 at 2:01PM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...All beaches and coastlines of Douglas, Coos, and Curry counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will inundate beaches, push large logs up the beach, and surge into normally dry areas. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest breaking waves are expected along south facing shorelines, such as the beaches near Brookings, Port Orford, and Cape Blanco. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

Winter Storm Warning issued November 18 at 1:56PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Heavy snow Above 2500 Feet. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Douglas County Foothills. This includes Toketee Falls. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 18 at 1:56PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...For the first Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the second Winter Storm Warning above 4000 ft in the high central Cascades in Klamath, Jackson and Douglas Counties., heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches. South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...The south central Oregon Cascades, including Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, and portions of Highway 62, 138, and 230. * WHEN...For the first Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the second Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 18 at 1:56PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...For the first Winter Storm Warning, moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. For the second Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The Warning is for portions of Highway 97 near Chemult and the junction of Highways 97 and 138 as well as higher terrain in eastern Klamath County and western Lake County. The advisory is for portions of Highway 97 south of the junction with Highways 97 and 138 and near Crescent, portions of Highway 31 east of Crescent. * WHEN...For the first Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the second Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Blowing snow could result in greatly reduced visibilities at times.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 18 at 1:56PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...For the first Winter Storm Warning, moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the second Winter Storm Warning above 4000 ft in the southern Cascades and Siskiyous in Jackson and Klamath Counties, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 16 inches. South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades including Howard Prairie, Lake of the Woods, Siskiyou Summit on Interstate 5, and Highways 66 and 140. * WHEN...For the first Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the second Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Blowing snow could result in greatly reduced visibilities at times.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 18 at 1:56PM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...For the first Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the second Winter Storm Warning above 4000 ft in the high central Cascades in Klamath, Jackson and Douglas Counties., heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches. South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...The south central Oregon Cascades, including Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, and portions of Highway 62, 138, and 230. * WHEN...For the first Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the second Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 18 at 1:56PM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...For the first Winter Storm Warning, moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. For the second Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The Warning is for portions of Highway 97 near Chemult and the junction of Highways 97 and 138 as well as higher terrain in eastern Klamath County and western Lake County. The advisory is for portions of Highway 97 south of the junction with Highways 97 and 138 and near Crescent, portions of Highway 31 east of Crescent. * WHEN...For the first Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the second Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Blowing snow could result in greatly reduced visibilities at times.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 18 at 1:56PM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...For the first Winter Storm Warning, moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. For the second Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The Warning is for portions of Highway 97 near Chemult and the junction of Highways 97 and 138 as well as higher terrain in eastern Klamath County and western Lake County. The advisory is for portions of Highway 97 south of the junction with Highways 97 and 138 and near Crescent, portions of Highway 31 east of Crescent. * WHEN...For the first Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the second Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Blowing snow could result in greatly reduced visibilities at times.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 18 at 1:56PM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. South winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph * WHERE...Klamath Basin north of Klamath Falls and west of Keno. This includes Highway 97 near Modoc Point and Chiloquin. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Blowing snow could result in greatly reduced visibilities at times.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 18 at 1:56PM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...For the first Winter Storm Warning, moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the second Winter Storm Warning above 4000 ft in the southern Cascades and Siskiyous in Jackson and Klamath Counties, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 16 inches. South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades including Howard Prairie, Lake of the Woods, Siskiyou Summit on Interstate 5, and Highways 66 and 140. * WHEN...For the first Winter Storm Warning, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the second Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Blowing snow could result in greatly reduced visibilities at times.

High Wind Warning issued November 18 at 1:43PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, North Central Oregon, and Central Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued November 18 at 1:43PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...John Day Basin, Grande Ronde Valley, and Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued November 18 at 12:56PM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Gusts up to 85 mph are possible at capes and headlands. * WHERE...The Douglas, Coos, and Curry county coasts, including Brookings, Gold Beach, Pistol River, Port Orford, Bandon, North Bend, Winchester Bay, Highway 101, and all capes and headlands. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines and damage buildings. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be lost or damaged.

Wind Advisory issued November 18 at 12:56PM PST until November 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, including Agness, Obrien, Grants Pass, and Cave Junction. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued November 18 at 12:56PM PST until November 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Douglas and Jackson counties, including Ashland, Shady Cove, Medford, Canyonville, Roseburg, Sutherlin, and all area roads including Interstate 5 and Highways 199, 140, 138, 62, and 42. * WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 7 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued November 18 at 12:56PM PST until November 20 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northeast Siskiyou and southwest Klamath counties, including Dorris, Macdoel, Klamath Falls, Bonanza, and portions of Highways 97, 140, 39, and 139. * WHEN...From 7 PM Tuesday to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be lost or damaged.

High Wind Warning issued November 18 at 12:56PM PST until November 20 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...South winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake and Modoc coutnies and far eastern Klamath County, including Lakeview, Valley Falls, Bly, Paisley, Summer Lake, Silver Lake, Adel, Fort Rock, the Warner and Hart mountains, and portions of Higways 395, 31, and 140. * WHEN...From 7 PM Tuesday to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be lost or damaged.

Beach Hazards Statement issued November 17 at 9:56PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning.