Weather in Independence

* 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......

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help re...

* 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...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 guidan...

Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve. If you must travel, be sure to slow down and allow extra time. If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Wa...

* 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.

Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve. If you must travel, be sure to slow down and allow extra time. If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Wa...

* 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.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.