Weather Warnings for Oregon

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Oregon
Alerts Updated: April 13, 2026, 7:56 am  UTC


Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:55AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Summary: * WHAT...Total snow accumulations 4 to 15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph over high and exposed terrain. * WHERE...Above 5000 ft in the high south central Cascades in Klamath and Douglas Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult with delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact Wednesday morning travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the snow will fall Tuesday night into Wednesday morning along and behind the cold front. Snow levels will drop down to 3500 feet during the event, although the weather impacts will be above 5000 feet. Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 13, 2026, 12:55 am      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  South Central Oregon Cascades


Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:01AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 3500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 10 to 20 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * 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 13, 2026, 12:01 am      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 3:15 pm
Area:  North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades


Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 10:18PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 10:18 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 1:30 pm
Area:  East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades