Willapa Hills

Forecasts for Washington — Return to U.S. Severe Weather

	Current Severe Weather

	Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 1:15 PM PDT on May 20, 2013 ... Much cooler weather expected Tuesday with pass level snow by Wednesday... A cold low pressure system will begin spreading light rain across southwest Washington and northwest Oregon late tonight into Tuesday morning. There will be a drastic change in temperatures Tuesday... as many locations will see temperatures 20 degrees cooler than those experienced Monday. Snow levels will start out high... above 8000 feet Monday evening... then lower below 4000 feet by late Tuesday evening. Snow accumulations are expected to remain below advisory conditions with 2 to 4 inches expected between 3000 and 6000 feet Tuesday night through Wednesday. Higher snow amounts... 6 to 9 inches are likely above 6000 feet. Showers at lower elevations may include small hail Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday... potentially resulting in extra slick roadways. Drivers should use extra caution... especially while driving over the Cascade passes or encountering small hail on the roads. Slow down and leave plenty of room between cars. Hikers and climbers venturing into the mountains will want to be prepared for a quick change to cold and wet weather Tuesday... especially following a deceptively warm and sunny Monday. From 3000 feet and up... be prepared for accumulating snow starting later Tuesday and continuing through at least Wednesday night. For more weather information from noaa's National Weather Service visit... http://weather.Gov/Portland (all lower case)