WWUS46 KPQR 131015 WSWPQR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 215 AM PST Fri Dec 13 2024 ...FREEZING RAIN ACCUMULATIONS AROUND ONE TENTH OF AN INCH IN THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY TODAY... ORZ121-132215- /O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0032.241213T1800Z-241214T1000Z/ Upper Hood River Valley- Including the cities of Parkdale and Odell 215 AM PST Fri Dec 13 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 2 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will start off falling as snow before transitioning to freezing rain. There is around a 10% chance of two tenths of an inch of ice near Parkdale and higher elevations near Blowdown Ridge. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/portland 27