Weather in The Dalles

* 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...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.

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

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees possible. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive ve...

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees possible. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive ve...

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 foot, and total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet at pass level. Winds could gust as high as 35 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...