Weather Warnings for Oregon

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Oregon
Alerts Updated: April 15, 2026, 8:23 am  UTC


Wind Advisory issued April 15 at 2:23AM MDT until April 15 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Idaho Highlands, southern Twin Falls County, and the southern parts of Malheur and Harney Counties in Oregon. * WHEN...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ today to 8 PM MDT /7 PM PDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 2:23 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 3:15 pm
Area:  Southwest Highlands; Southern Twin Falls County; Harney County; Malheur County


Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 2:23AM MDT until April 17 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 degrees in the western Magic Valley, as low as 27 degrees in the Upper Treasure Valley, and as low as 30 degrees in the Lower Treasure Valley of Idaho and Oregon. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected again early Saturday morning, but not quite as cold as Friday morning. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 2:23 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 3:15 pm
Area:  Lower Treasure Valley; Upper Treasure Valley; Western Magic Valley; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley


Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 1:19AM 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 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 1:19 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley


Winter Storm Warning issued April 15 at 12:39AM 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 22 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 12:39 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades


Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 12:39AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 to 32 possible. * WHERE...Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties and Lane County Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 12:39 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties; Lane County Cascade Foothills


Frost Advisory issued April 15 at 12:39AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Tualatin Valley, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Cowlitz County Lowlands, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 12:39 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; North Oregon Coast Range; Central Oregon Coast Range; Tualatin Valley; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands; Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills


Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 12:39AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 to 32 possible. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 12:39 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Upper Hood River Valley


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 12:39AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected above 1500 ft. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Clackamas County Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...1 to 4 inches for elevations above 1500 ft, including Mt. Hood Village and Zigzag, OR. 1 inch or less for locations around 1000 ft, including Sandy, OR.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 12:39 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Clackamas County Cascade Foothills


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:41PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below 4000 feet along I-84 and OR 204. Steady snowfall this evening through Wednesday morning will turn over to snow showers late Wednesday afternoon. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected Wednesday morning and early afternoon.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 14, 2026, 10:41 pm      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains


Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 10:41PM 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 with locally higher amounts along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 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 US 20. Steady snowfall late this afternoon into Wednesday morning will turn over to snow showers Wednesday afternoon.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 14, 2026, 10:41 pm      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades


Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 8:42PM 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, 8:42 pm      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Modoc County; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County


Freeze Watch issued April 14 at 8:42PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures near 30 to 32 degrees as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...In California, portions of the Klamath River Valley in Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, including the Illinois Valley. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 14, 2026, 8:42 pm      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Western Siskiyou County; Eastern Curry County and Josephine County


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 11:49AM 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, 11:49 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  South Central Oregon Cascades