Winter Storm Warning issued November 16 at 8:31PM 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
overnight followed by a cold frontal passage late Sunday. Snow
levels will start out low and then rise overnight through Sunday
before lowering again late Sunday. This will produce some initial
mountain snow tonight, with some freezing rain also possible, 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 3 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.

* IMPACTS…Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions.
Persons 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.