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Winter Storm Watch issued February 23 at 3:21PM PST until February 25 at 6:00PM PST by NWS
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WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
 * WHAT...
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches in the valley. 
Locally 3 to 6 inches in the higher terrain of Clark County and the 
far western part of the Willamette Valley near the Coast Range. Four to 10 
inches of
Winter Storm Watch
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...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4
inches in the valley. Locally 3 to 6 inches in the higher
terrain of Clark County and the far western part of the
Willamette Valley near the Coast Range. Four to 10 inches of
snow expected in the Coast Range. It is also possible some
locations along the coast and in the Willamette Valley may
receive accumulations of less than 2 inches.
* WHERE...Greater Portland and Vancouver metro area, Central
Willamette Valley including Salem, North Oregon Coast and
Coast Range.
* WHEN...Most likely period of snow will be Monday morning. Snow
is expected to change to rain by Monday evening, though a few
pockets of freezing rain will be possible near the Columbia
Gorge and in some Coast Range valleys.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult at times,
and may very well impact the Monday morning commute. Impacts
appear less likely for the Monday evening commute at this time.
Be sure to carry chains and a winter emergency kit if you must
travel Monday, especially over the higher terrain. Be prepared
for long delays.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.