Winter Storm Warning issued November 16 at 10:05AM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

…WINTER WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS…

.An upper level trough will push a warm front across the region this
afternoon and overnight followed by a cold frontal passage late
Sunday. Snow level will start out low and then rise overnight
through Sunday before lowering again late Sunday and overnight. This
will produce some initial mountain snow late today and overnight
before turning to rain then returning to snow late Sunday through
Monday.

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected mainly along the Cascade crest with
total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. Lower elevations
including LaPine, Sunriver, Sisters and Camp Sherman will see
lesser amounts of snow on the order of 4 to 8 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph may cause some blowing snow mainly along
the Cascade crest.

* WHERE…East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.

* WHEN…From 10 AM Sunday to 10 PM PST Monday. Some light snow
will occur this evening then turn over to rain overnight before
returning to snow late Sunday afternoon and night.

* IMPACTS…Significant snowfall with high snowfall rates will
combine with low visibility to create difficult driving conditions.
People should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.