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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
543 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2026

ORZ502-132200-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the cities of Meacham and Tollgate
543 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected Above 4000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations between 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30
  mph.

* WHERE...Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
  heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ030-132200-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Ski Bluewood Resort
543 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected Above 4000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30
  mph.

* WHERE...Northwest Blue Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
  rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
  driving conditions.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ522-132200-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Easton and Roslyn
543 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 12 and 18
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ523-132200-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Cliffdell, Cle Elum, and Appleton
543 AM PDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
  heavy snow.

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.

&&

$$

MC