Weather Warnings for Oregon

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Oregon
Alerts Updated: April 14, 2026, 4:55 pm  UTC


Freeze Watch issued April 14 at 9:55AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 14, 2026, 9:55 am      Expires:  April 14, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley


Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 9:35AM PDT until April 15 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Summary: * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake, Modoc, and far eastern Klamath counties, including mostly the higher terrain of Winter Rim, the Warner and Hart mountains, but also including Paisley, Summer Lake, Valley Falls, Wagontire, and parts of highways 140, 395, 31 and 299. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 14, 2026, 9:35 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Modoc County; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 5:10AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Summary: * WHAT...Total snow accumulations 4 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Above 4000 ft in the high south central Cascades in Klamath, Jackson and Douglas Counties. Including the locations of...Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Diamond Lake Junction on state highways 230 & 138 at 4478 ft. Willamette Pass on state highway 58 at 5090 ft. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult and there may be delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 14, 2026, 5:10 am      Expires:  April 14, 2026, 3:15 pm
Area:  South Central Oregon Cascades


Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 12:10AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 21 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest guidance suggests the heaviest snow accumulations are forecast over the Cascades from Marion to Lane Counties.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 14, 2026, 12:10 am      Expires:  April 14, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 10:19PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 13, 2026, 10:19 pm      Expires:  April 14, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains


Winter Storm Warning issued April 13 at 10:19PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4000 feet, heaviest along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall is forecast below 4000 feet along US 97, US 26, and US20. Steady snowfall late Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning will turn over to snow showers Wednesday afternoon.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 13, 2026, 10:19 pm      Expires:  April 14, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades