Winter weather events and their impacts on communities and services
National Weather Service forecasters say a shifting cold-air pattern could bring snow to Longview and Kelso by mid‑week, though confidence remains low on where accumulation will occur.
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The Love Overwhelming Severe Weather Shelter in Longview has opened in response to freezing temperatures, with Cowlitz County emergency officials warning of possible snow through Thursday.
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Portland may see brief overnight snowfall as the Cascades brace for several inches under a new winter weather advisory.
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Forecasters say a pair of cold upper‑level systems could bring brief, localized lowland snow to Cowlitz County this week, though accumulation remains unlikely.
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KGW has issued a Weather Impact Alert as cold air brings snow to the Coast Range and Cascades, with light accumulation possible in higher elevations. Scattered showers continue through Thursday, with minor regional effects possible in Cowlitz County.
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A multi-day winter weather advisory covering southern Washington and north-central Oregon could affect travelers heading toward Mount St. Helens and other Cascade passes, with forecasters warning of heavy snow and hazardous driving conditions.
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A persistent high‑pressure ridge is delivering a midwinter warm‑spell across southwest Washington, keeping temperatures unusually mild while limiting local snow accumulation.
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Bloodworks Northwest has declared a Code Red alert after winter storms led to a severe blood shortage across the Pacific Northwest, with possible impacts for Cowlitz County hospitals.
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