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Winter storm warning issued ahead of Christmas holiday weekend

National Weather Service warns sleet and ice, combined with cold gusting winds, could cause travel disruptions and power outages beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, and lasting through 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23

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A National Weather Service, Portland graphic shows the expected timeline for a winter storm expected to blanket the Portland-Vancouver region in ice, sleet ahead of holiday weekend. (Graphic courtesy of National Weather Service, Portland)

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning and wind chill advisory for the greater Portland-Vancouver metro area beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, and lasting through at least 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23. 

Travel through the area could become difficult as a wintry mix of snow, sleet and  ice blanket the area. 

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