Overview
- An overnight advisory runs Thursday from midnight to 10 a.m. for the North and Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, the Lower Columbia River area, and the Clackamas County Cascade Foothills.
- Forecasters expect wind chills near 20 degrees, increasing the risk of hypothermia and frostbite with prolonged exposure.
- Residents are advised to dress warmly, cover exposed skin, and use caution if spending time outdoors during the advisory period.
- Air quality officials warn that stagnant air may worsen pollution, advising no outdoor burning and limiting residential wood-burning, especially for people with respiratory conditions.
- Those without heat or shelter are encouraged to call 211 for help finding appropriate cold-weather shelter, and the advisory reflects seasonably cold conditions rather than extreme cold.