Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 6:12PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
At 612 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 9 miles north of Lexington to 6 miles southeast of Hardman. Movement was east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Heppner, Echo, Ione, Lexington, Ruggs, and Hardman.
High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 1:10PM PST until February 25 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 8:40PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Patchy dense fog has reduced visibility to one half mile or less in spots. If you encounter dense fog, slow down, use low beam headlights, and allow extra distance between your vehicle and those around you.
Avalanche Warning issued February 22 at 5:05PM PST 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 conditions are expected overnight and continue into Sunday as heavy wet snow and rain overload a dry and weak snowpack. Very large natural avalanches may occur and could descend into lower elevation forested areas. * WHERE...Areas near Mt Hood, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, and the west slopes of the Cascades from I-90 to the Columbia River, including Crystal Mountain, Mt Rainier, White Pass, Mt Saint Helens, and Mt Adams. As well as
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 22 at 6:10PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
ESFPDT Synopsis: Rain and high mountain snow this weekend and early next week will lead to rising water levels on area streams and rivers. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are expected in the Cascades and 1 to 3 inches in the eastern Oregon mountains. In addition, temperatures rising to the 40s and lower 50s in the mountains will lead to snow melt adding even more water to area rivers and streams. What: Precipitation and snow melt due to warmer temperatures this weekend into early next week will lead to rises on area creeks, streams and rivers. Many
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 22 at 5:40PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
ESFPDT Synopsis: Rain and high mountain snow this weekend and early next week will lead to rising water levels on area streams and rivers. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are expected in the Cascades and 1 to 3 inches in the eastern Oregon mountains. In addition, temperatures rising to the 40s and lower 50s in the mountains will lead to snow melt adding even more water to area rivers and streams. What: Precipitation and snow melt due to warmer temperatures this weekend into early next week will lead to rises on area creeks, streams and rivers. Rivers
Wind Advisory issued February 22 at 4:20PM PST until February 23 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 PM to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 21 at 3:24PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
ESFPDT Synopsis: Rain and high mountain snow from and multiple systems this weekend and early next week will lead to rising water levels on area streams and rivers. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are expected in the Cascades and 1 to 3 inches in the eastern Oregon mountains. In addition, temperatures will be rising to the 40s and lower 50s in the mountains which will lead to snow melt adding even more water to area rivers and streams. The National Water Model is highlighting high water on numerous smaller streams and creeks, but streamflow amounts are generally only
Special Weather Statement issued February 21 at 4:06AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Dense freezing fog with visibilities of a half mile or less will continue to impact portions of the Yakima valley through this morning. The densest fog has been observed along I-82 between Parker and Grandview, and is expected to bring impacts to the morning commute.
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 20 at 3:59PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
ESFPDT What: The precipitation and snow melt will lead to rises on area creeks, streams and rivers. Rivers are low enough that only the Naches River at Cliffdell is expected to exceed bankfull early Monday for a few hours and only by a few inches. However, with the heavier periods of rain and snow melt, rapid rises will be possible on smaller streams and creeks as well. Further rises on streams and creeks will be a concern through the weekend into early next week. When: Rain will be ending tonight though more systems will bring rain Friday night through Monday.