A Winter Weather Warning has been issued for the Cascades region, including the South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts between 1 to 2 feet of snow accumulation by Thursday afternoon. The heaviest snowfall is expected during Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings. Wind gusts could reach up to 40 miles per hour, creating hazardous conditions across the region.