WWUS46 KPDT 120832 WSWPDT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 132 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ORZ502-122330- /O.EXB.KPDT.WS.W.0003.260312T1200Z-260314T0000Z/ Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Including the cities of Tollgate and Meacham 132 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected Above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph between 5 AM and 8 PM today. * WHERE...Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. && $$ WAZ030-122330- /O.EXB.KPDT.WS.W.0003.260312T1200Z-260314T0000Z/ Northwest Blue Mountains- Including the cities of Ski Bluewood Resort 132 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected Above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph between 5 AM and 11 PM today. * WHERE...Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ WAZ522-122330- /O.EXT.KPDT.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/ Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest- Including the cities of Easton and Roslyn 132 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph until 11 PM tonight. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create difficult driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will decrease again this morning, resulting in a return to heavy snow across the passes. 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. && $$ WAZ523-122330- /O.EXT.KPDT.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest- Including the cities of Cliffdell, Cle Elum, and Appleton 132 AM PDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph through 11PM tonight. * WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ BL