The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 1 p.m. Friday for Western Oregon’s Central Coast Range and South Willamette Valley, which includes Philomath.
According to the NWS, advisory is for freezing rain that can lead to additional ice accumulations of a light glaze. Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are likely, NWS added.
“Slow down and use caution while traveling,” NWS said in the alert. “Prepare for possible power outages.” An ice storm warning had been in effect until 10 a.m. Friday.