Mixed precipitation could make things difficult in Grant County
By Logan Bagett on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
GRANT COUNTY – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the John Day Basin, going into effect at 4:00 this afternoon (Tuesday), and lasting until 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Mixed precipitation is expected with total snow accumulation up to one inch, and ice accumulation around a tenth of an inch. Plan on extremely slippery roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces.
While Grant County is experiencing subzero temperatures, John Day Public Works Manager Casey Myers reminds listeners to allow water taps to run at a slow trickle to prevent freezing, bursting, and breakage.
Dayville School is cancelled today due to the winter weather, according to school officials. Classes are expected to resume tomorrow, January 17th. Also, students at Grant School District #3 can expect the busses to run on snow routes until further notice.
Stay warm, stay tuned to the radio, and stay posted on Elkhorn Media Group outlets for updates.
Find the Winter Weather Advisory statement from the National Weather Service below:
(From the National Weather Service)
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
of up to one inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of
an inch.
* WHERE…John Day Basin.
* WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 for Oregon by calling
5 1 1 or by visiting online at https://tripcheck.com, or for
Washington by visiting online at https://wsdot.com/travel.
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