Cold weather advisories issued for Feb. 11-13, snow predicted Wednesday night

from the National Weather Service

Two cold weather advisories have been issued for the southern Willamette Valley. The first is in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 11 to noon Wednesday, and the second from 7 p.m. Wednesday to noon Thursday.

The wind chill factor will produce temperatures that feel like 10 to 20 degrees F.

Dry and cold conditions are forecast to persist Tuesday night through Wednesday night, with precipitation starting Wednesday night.

Expect lower elevations to have a brief period of rain / snow mix before becoming predominately snow. Snow is then expected to transition into a snow / rain mix, with some areas closer to the Coast Range likely seeing some combination of snow / freezing rain / rain.

For the Willamette Valley, the highest ice and snow accumulations currently look to be within the Coast Range and the eastern slopes of the Coast Range.

Storm total ice accumulations for this time will be around 0.03 to 0.10 inches with storm total snow around 0.2 to 1.0 inches. Compared to January 2024, the February 2025 event is relatively warmer, east winds are not as strong, and the overall total precipitation is lower.

As Thursday trudges towards the afternoon, temperatures are expected to warm towards 40 degrees and this warming will signal a shift in precipitation type towards rain.

Friday morning expect rain as the primary precipitation type.

The forecast for Eugene as of Tuesday night: Clear, with a low around 18. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Light north northwest wind.

Wednesday night: A chance of rain and snow before 11 p.m., then a chance of snow between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., then rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4 a.m. Snow level 1800 feet lowering to 600 feet after midnight. Low around 28. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday: Rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow before 7 a.m., then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., then rain likely after 10 a.m. High near 43. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday night: Rain. Low around 34. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent frostbite and/or hypothermia.

Avoid being outdoors in wet conditions which can increase the risk of the body cooling down and becoming hypothermic.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.