Weather Update

Update from National Weather Service:  Confidence is higher that the Cowlitz County area will experience snow/sleet tomorrow morning beginning between 6 and 7 a.m. which will transition to snow later in the morning (up to 4 inches).  Just in time for the afternoon commute, there is a possibility of the snow transitioning into freezing rain.  For more information click here:  http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?minlon=-125&maxlon=-120.8&minlat=43.39&maxlat=46.91&mapwidth=354&site=pqr&zmx=1.5&zmy=1.5&map.x=331&map.y=107#.VGPjD2XTl6k

Winter Weather on the Way!

Who's ready for winter? We just participated in a weather briefing from the Portland National Weather Service. Their forecast for the Lower Columbia area includes possibility for up to 4 inches of snow tomorrow beginning anywhere from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. with snow possibly transitioning to freezing rain in the afternoon. They stressed that the confidence in this forecast is low right now and they should know more after updated satellite readings this afternoon so stay tuned! 

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First Aid and Disaster Preparedness classes coming up

Longview Parks and Rec is holding a First Aid/CPR class this Saturday, November 8th from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  For cost and registration information, call 360-442-5400. 

Why not make a full day of learning useful skills?  December 6th from 9:00 a.m. to noon there will be a First Aid/CPR class and then from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. there will be a Disaster Preparedness education class.  For cost and registration information, call Longview Parks and Rec at 360-442-5400.  Take one day to learn skills for a lifetime!

Windy Weather in Store

The Portland National Weather Service advises that Cowlitz County can expect some higher winds tonight beginning at midnight and lasting through tomorrow morning.  Winds may be 15-25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.