WEATHER ALERTS!
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
WEATHER ALERTS FROM AROUND THE REGION
(Information from the National Weather Service)
NORTH BLUE MNTS, WA-NORTHWEST BLUE MNTS
Blizzard Warning
* What: Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 MPH.
* Where: In Oregon, northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, northwest Blue Mountains.
* When: Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.
* Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. 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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WALLOWA COUNTY
Winter Weather Advisory
* What: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 MPH will cause blowing and drifting of snow.
* Where: Wallowa county.
* When: Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.
* Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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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UPDATE: 1:20 P.M.
GRAND RONDE VALLEY, JOHN DAY BASIN, FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS, CENTRAL OREGON
* WHAT…Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations tonight of 2 to 5 inches. Total storm accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause blowing and drifting of snow.
* WHERE…Grande Ronde Valley and John Day Basin. * WHEN…Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.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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SOUTH BLUE MNTS, OCHOCO-JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS
Winter Storm Warning
* What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 MPH will cause blowing and drifting of snow.
* Where: Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and ochoco-John Day highlands.
* When: Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.
* Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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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HARNEY CO., MALHEUR CO.
Winter Storm Warning
* What: Heavy snow and wind expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 MPH.
* Where: In Idaho, southern Twin Falls county zone. In Oregon, Harney county and Malheur county zones.
* When: Until 5 PM MST /4 PM PST/ Wednesday.
* Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with near whiteout conditions late tonight into Wednesday morning.
* Additional details
Expect heavy snow showers today before briefly decreasing this evening. Snow will increase once again late tonight into Wednesday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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BAKER CO.
Winter Weather Advisory
* What: Snow and wind expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, except 8 to 16 inches in the mountains above 5500ft. Winds gusting as high as 45 MPH.
* Where: Baker county zone.
* When: Until 4 PM PST Wednesday.
* Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* Additional details
Snow this morning will briefly decrease this afternoon and evening. Snow will increase once again late tonight and Wednesday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
