Grant County’s high country is under a Winter Weather Advisory
By Logan Bagett on Thursday, December 26th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
GRANT COUNTY – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for areas in Grant County above 4,000 feet, lasting through 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Other areas throughout Eastern Oregon are under an advisory as well.
Find the National Weather Service release posted below:
(From the National Weather Service)
An incoming system will continue to bring moderate to locally heavy mountain snow across the Blue Mountains. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Blue Mountains in Oregon and Washington through 4PM Thursday for elevations of 4000 feet and above. An additional 2 to 6 inches of snow is expected through this afternoon. Winds will also be gusting as high as 45 mph, which may impact travel and visibilities as blowing snow will be possible.
Ochoco-John Day Highlands-
Including the cities of Prairie City, Paulina, Seneca, and
Brothers
333 AM PST Thu Dec 26 2024
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON ABOVE 4500 FEET…
* WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches above
4500 feet and up to 2 inches between 4000 and 4500 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE…Ochoco-John Day Highlands.
* WHEN…Until 4 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. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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.
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Including the cities of Long Creek, North Powder, and Ukiah
333 AM PST Thu Dec 26 2024
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
* WHEN…Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
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.
