< Winter Storm Watch Oregon | Effective 03/30/2026 09:21

Winter Storm Watch Oregon | Effective 03/30/2026 09:21

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued March 30 at 9:21AM PDT until April 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 30, 2026 - 9:21am
Expires: 
March 31, 2026 - 2:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 to 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest guidance suggests the heaviest snow accumulations are forecast over the Cascades from Marion to Lane Counties.
Instruction: 
Winterize your vehicle and have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Make sure your emergency kit has the following items: flashlights, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Now is a good time to put snow tires on your vehicle. Check on friends and family to see if they need help preparing. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.
Area Description: 
North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Portland OR