Winter Storm Watch issued for Southern Blue Mts. and Ochoco-John Day Highlands

By Logan Bagett on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

PRAIRIE CITY/LONG CREEK – A warm front will lift north Thursday and stall over the region into Friday. This will produce some substantial snowfall over the Southern Blue Mountains and the Ochoco-John Day Highlands. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch Thursday afternoon through Friday evening. The map shows John Day could receive 6 to 8 inches of snow. Prepare for a winter storm, and follow Elkhorn Media Group outlets for updates. Find the official release below:

(Release from the National Weather Service in Pendleton, OR)

Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Ochoco-John Day Highlands-Including the cities of Long Creek, North Powder, Ukiah, Brothers, Paulina, Prairie City, and Seneca

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…Snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible.

* WHERE…Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Ochoco-John Day Highlands.

* WHEN…From Thursday afternoon through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS…The hazardous conditions could impact travel. Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.