Winter Storm Warning  Statement as of 12:05 PM PST on November 21, 2009

... Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow remains in
effect from 6 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Sunday...
... Winter Weather Advisory for snow is cancelled...

The National Weather Service in Portland has cancelled the Winter
Weather Advisory for snow. A Winter Storm Warning for snow and
blowing snow remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 4 PM PST
Sunday.

Snow showers are diminishing over the South Washington and north
Oregon Cascades this afternoon... with little additional snow
accumulation expected today.

Snow will redevelop this evening as a new storm pushes in. The
snow will be heaviest after midnight. Snow showers will continue
through most of the day Sunday... heaviest in the morning. Snow
levels tonight around 3500 feet... will rise to 4500 feet in the
north Oregon Cascades. Snow levels will fall to 2500 feet Sunday
in both the north Oregon and South Washington Cascades. Storm
total snowfall will range from 1 to 2 feet... with the heaviest
accumulations above 4500 feet.

West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph on exposed
ridges late tonight and early Sunday morning will cause areas of
blowing and drifting snow.|

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel... keep an extra flashlight...
food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.