WWUS46 KPDT 180957 WSWPDT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 157 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026 ORZ502-WAZ030-182300- /O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260218T2300Z/ Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Northwest Blue Mountains- Including the cities of Tollgate, Meacham, and Ski Bluewood Resort 157 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected to taper off Wednesday morning, with showers lingering through the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ ORZ509-190000- /O.EXB.KPDT.WW.Y.0003.260218T1800Z-260219T1800Z/ East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Sisters, Camp Sherman, Sunriver, and La Pine 157 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow showers expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting tripcheck.com online, or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ ORZ506-182300- /O.EXA.KPDT.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T2300Z/ Ochoco-John Day Highlands- Including the cities of Paulina, Seneca, Brothers, and Prairie City 157 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to slippery and snow-covered roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ ORZ049-050-503-182300- /O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T2300Z/ Grande Ronde Valley-Wallowa County-Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Including the cities of Enterprise, Long Creek, Wallowa, Union, Joseph, North Powder, Elgin, Ukiah, Cove, and La Grande 157 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley, Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Wallowa County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting tripcheck.com online, or by calling 5 1 1. && $$ ORZ505-507-WAZ029-182300- /O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T2300Z/ John Day Basin-Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington- Including the cities of John Day, Dayton, Waitsburg, Spray, Mitchell, Pendleton, Monument, Athena, Dayville, Pilot Rock, and Walla Walla 157 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. * WHERE...In Oregon, John Day Basin and Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Oregon, the latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting tripcheck.com online, or by calling 5 1 1. In Washington, the latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel. && $$ PDT