Hydrologic Outlook issued February 19 at 4:42PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
ESFPDT Synopsis: Rain and high mountain snow in the last 24 hours 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 4 inches are expected in the Cascades and 1 to 2 inches in the eastern Oregon mountains. In addition, temperatures will be rising to the 40s and even lower 50s in the mountains which will lead to snow melt adding even more water to rivers and streams. At this point, the Naches River at Cliffdell is expected to barely reach action stage for
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 11:49AM PST until February 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:36PM PST until February 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 8-10 inches above 4000 feet and ice accumulations a light glaze except near Meacham where ice accumulations will near 0.02-0.04 inches in the early morning Wednesday. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 12:36PM PST until February 19 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 2 AM to noon PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 12:23PM PST until February 17 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of one-half inch to two inches. * WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 5:44PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Patchy dense fog has been observed across portions of the Blue Mountain foothills with visibilities of one-quarter mile or less, primarily along the I-84 and OR-11 corridors. Motorists are urged to use caution if traveling in these areas as visibilities could change rapidly.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 12:23PM PST until February 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches between 4000 and 4500 feet and 2 to 6 inches above 4500 feet. * WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 12:23PM PST until February 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 24 inches above 4000 feet along the Cascade crest. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow accumulations below 4000 feet within the zone are expected to be one-half inch to two inches.
Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 10:39AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Patchy dense fog is blanketing portions of the Blue Mountain foothills with visibility of one-quarter mile or less reported in some places, including along I-84 and OR-11. Be prepared for sudden changes in visibility, slow down, and use low-beam headlights if encountering dense fog. Temperatures are below freezing in many locations so roadways may be slick.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 15 at 2:12PM PST until February 17 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Snow and light freezing rain. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations of up to one-tenth of an inch in sheltered valleys. * WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing rain is forecast in sheltered valleys along the east slopes of the Washington Cascades Saturday night into Sunday morning, with total ice accumulations of up to one-tenth of an inch.