Winter Weather Advisories issued for around the region

By on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 in More Top Stories

OREGON – (Information in its entirety from NOAA)

••SOUTH BLUE MNTSWinter Weather Advisory
* What: Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts.* Where: Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon.* When: Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.* Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute, including along highway 395.Precautionary/preparedness actions…Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, or by visiting online at https://tripcheck.com for Oregon or https://wsdot.com/travel for Washington.

••WALLOWA COUNTY Winter Weather Advisory
* What: Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with locally higher amounts.* Where: Wallowa county.* When: Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.* Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.Precautionary/preparedness actions…Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, or by visiting online at https://tripcheck.com for Oregon or https://wsdot.com/travel for Washington.

••NORTH BLUE MNTS, WA-NORTHWEST BLUE MNTSWinter Weather Advisory
* What: Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts.* Where: In Washington, northwest Blue Mountains. In Oregon, northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.* When: Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.* Impacts: Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute, including along interstate 84 and highway 204.Precautionary/preparedness actions…Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, or by visiting online at https://tripcheck.com for Oregon or https://wsdot.com/travel for Washington

••FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUTAINSWinter Weather Advisory
* What: Snow expected above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, highest near the base of the Blue Mountains.* Where: Foothills of the southern Blue Mountains of Oregon.* When: From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday.* Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.Precautionary/preparedness actions…Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, or by visiting online at https://tripcheck.com for Oregon or https://wsdot.com/travel for Washington.

••OCHOCO-JOHN DAY HIGHLANDSWinter Weather Advisory
* What: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, mainly above 4000 feet.* Where: Ochoco-John Day highlands.* When: From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Wednesday.* Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions, especially on mountain roadways including highway 26.Precautionary/preparedness actions…Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, or by visiting online at https://tripcheck.com for Oregon or https://wsdot.com/travel for Washington