Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:01PM PST until January 23 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area
and the Hood River Valley, Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro,
Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum
Counties, North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon,
Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro,
Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Lane County Cascade
Foothills, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to
frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress
warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent
frostbite and/or hypothermia.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
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