"Blizzard Warning: Cascades Bracing for Hurricane-Force Winds and Heavy Snow"
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A powerful cold front is expected to bring blizzard conditions to the Cascades above 3,000 feet, with winds gusting near hurricane force and heavy rain in the lowlands. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning and Winter Storm Warning for the region, with travel over Cascade passes expected to be extremely difficult. Additionally, a Wind Advisory is in effect for the central Willamette Valley and Portland metro area, with potential for downed trees and power outages. Rainfall of up to an inch is forecasted for the Portland area, and there is a possibility of low elevation snow heading into the weekend.
- Blizzard warning issued for Cascades above 3,000 ft, winds could gust near hurricane force at ski resorts, officials say KATU
- Snow already falling in Washington Cascades ahead of blizzard warning FOX 13 Seattle
- Heavy rain, strong winds, mountain snow, flooding to blast Western WA The Seattle Times
- UPDATE: Blizzard warning in Cascades, high winds could knock out power in Willamette Valley Statesman Journal
- DOT Says Blizzard Conditions Expected To Make Snowplowing Hard “To Keep Pace With” KPQ
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