Winter Weather Advisory issued December 15 at 3:04AM PST until December 15 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES CONTINUE THIS MORNING, NEXT ROUND OF
WINTER WEATHER EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY…
.Winter weather advisories continue this morning for the Oregon
Cascades and OR/WA Northern Blue Mountains. This activity will come
to an end later this morning, with our next impactful system
bringing advisory to warning level snowfall beginning late tonight
through Tuesday morning.
* WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory Above 4000 feet, snow.
Additional snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting
as high as 40 mph.
For the Winter Storm Watch above 3500 feet, heavy wet snow possible.
Total snow accumulations between 7 to 14 inches possible, locally
heavier across the crests and peaks.
* WHERE…East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM PST this
morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this evening through
Tuesday morning.
* 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.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by visiting tripcheck.com online, or by
calling 5 1 1.
