Special Weather Statement issued April 7 at 2:30PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
At 228 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stanfield, or 7 miles southeast of Hermiston, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Holdman, Stanfield, Echo, Helix, Touchet, Lowden, and Hermiston.
Special Weather Statement issued March 26 at 9:27PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
At 927 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Joseph, or 16 miles southeast of Enterprise, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Wallowa County.
Hydrologic Outlook issued March 26 at 10:24AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
ESFPDT Temperatures in the 60s and 70s Wednesday will increase snow melt of the mid and high elevation snow pack. This will be followed by mountain rain Wednesday through Friday. Saturated mountain soils will allow for efficient runoff and will increase water levels on mountain rivers, creeks and streams. The primary concern is the John Day River at Service Creek which is forecast to reach minor flood stage Friday morning through Saturday morning, peaking Friday afternoon. The Naches River at Cliffdell is currently in action stage and is forecast to peak Thursday night before slowly declining to below action stage
Hydrologic Outlook issued March 24 at 2:07PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
ESFPDT Temperatures in the 60s and 70s through Wednesday will increase snow melt of the mid and high elevation snow pack. This will be followed by mountain rain Wednesday night through Friday. Saturated mountain soils will allow for efficient runoff and will increase water levels on mountain rivers, creeks and streams. The primary concern is the John Day River at Service Creek which is forecast to reach minor flood stage Thursday morning through Friday afternoon, peaking early Friday morning. The Grande Ronde River at Troy and the Naches River at Cliffdell and Naches are expected to reach action stage Wednesday
Avalanche Warning issued March 22 at 6:42PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
AVWPDT The following message is transmitted at the request of the Northwest Avalanche Center. ...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an Avalanche Warning... * WHAT...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected as rain and heavy wet snow overload a dry snowpack. Very large avalanches are expected and may descend to lower elevations, including openings down in the forest. * WHERE...The west slopes of the Washington Cascades, Passes, and Mt. Hood. Including areas near Mt. Baker, the Mountain Loop Hwy, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Mt. Rainier, White Pass, Mt. Saint Helens, and Mt. Hood. * WHEN...In effect from Sat. 18:30
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 21 at 8:32PM PDT until March 22 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Snow above 2500 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 21 at 6:28AM PDT until March 22 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 21 at 6:28AM PDT until March 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 7 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 20 at 10:48PM PDT until March 22 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 20 at 10:48PM PDT until March 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow.