Cold weather advisory: Be Aware. A cold weather advisory is issued when seasonably cold air temperatures or wind chill values, but not extremely cold values, are expected or occurring. Be sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately and cover exposed skin when venturing outdoors.
Rain and snow is returning to Oregon this weekend, and low elevation snow and ice will become possible next week.
On Saturday at 1:56 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory valid from 10 p.m. until Sunday 10 a.m. for North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands,
But since then, things have dried out. National Weather Service meteorologist Chris Burling said Friday that overall, the Willamette Valley would continue to see cool and foggy weather for at least the next four to five days,
Forecasters are warning that air pollution may become trapped and adversely affect humans, due to weather conditions in the U.S.
The National Weather Service has simplified some of its winter weather alerts for Wind Chill and Extreme Cold Warnings.
A surface inversion is preventing the normal mixing of air, meaning pollutants will remain trapped at lower altitudes.
Due to the recent extended drying pattern and east winds in the forecast this weekend, the Oregon Department of Forestry is encouraging anyone who may have completed a debris or slash burn in the past few months to monitor and patrol the burn site.
Cold Weather Advisories have been put into place across the Pacific Northwest this week, but many might be unaware of the new cold weather terms.
"Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions," NWS said, warning of "deteriorating air quality for people with respiratory problems" and "visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog," which "could make driving conditions hazardous."
Portland’s air quality is currently comparable to Los Angeles, despite the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.
On Tuesday at 12:56 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an air stagnation advisory in effect until Friday at 4 a.m. for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon,