Oregon Cascades Braces for Severe Snowstorm with Rare Blizzard Alert

Snowplows operated by the Oregon Department of Transportation, similar to those captured in a photograph from February 13, 2023, are gearing up for intensive clearing operations in the Cascades in anticipation of an approaching significant winter storm. (Image courtesy of ODOT)

A severe weather alert has been issued for the Oregon Cascades and Southwest Washington as a major blizzard is expected to hit the region early Tuesday morning. This rare blizzard warning, coupled with high winds and heavy snowfall, is anticipated to create hazardous conditions, particularly at elevations as low as 1,500 feet.

The National Weather Service predicts that travel through mountain passes will be extremely challenging on Tuesday

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