...CHANCE FOR LOW ELEVATION SNOW LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THE EVENING...

A frontal system will move across southwest Washington and
northwest Oregon this evening. Precipitation is expected to begin
around midday along the coast and then spread inland. The heaviest
precipitation can be expected from late afternoon through about
midnight Wednesday.

Snow levels late this afternoon over southwest Washington and far
northwest Oregon will be around 500 feet. Snow levels for the
central coast are expected to be closer to 1000 feet. There is a
chance for some accumulation below 500 feet this evening in the
Lower Columbia of Cowlitz County in southwest Washington and 500
to 1000 feet in the central and south Willamette Valley and in
coastal areas. Major roadways should not be be impacted, but
there is the possibility of slushy spots on bridges, overpasses
and higher-elevation road surfaces.

For the most up-to-date forecast visit www.weather.gov/portland
and for current road conditions dial 5-1-1.

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two
inches.

* WHERE...Central Willamette Valley and South Willamette Valley.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads over the passes may be snow covered at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest precipitation will occur west
of I-5 towards the Coast Range at elevations above 500 feet.
Areas below 500 feet will see snowfall accumulations up to 1
inch. Sticking snow is possible along roadways, and exposed
bridges and overpasses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Drivers should be prepared for icy or snow covered roads and
winter like driving conditions.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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