Weather Alerts for Harney & Malheur Counties and Ochocho-John Day Highlands
By Shannon McKone on Monday, March 4th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
SOUTHEAST OREGON- The National Weather Service has issued weather alerts for areas in Southeast Oregon.
𝐎𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨-𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 – 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲
What: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
Where: Ochoco-John Day highlands.
When: From 4 PM Monday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.
Impacts Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
Precautionary/preparedness actions… Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨. – 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
What: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 MPH.
Where: Harney county zone.
When: From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Tuesday.
Impacts Travel could be very difficult. Expect areas of blowing snow reducing visibility.
Precautionary/preparedness actions… If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨.- 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲
What: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across northern Malheur county, little to no accumulation across the southern portion. Winds gusting as high as 40 MPH.
Where: Malheur county zone.
When: From 11 PM MST /10 PM PST/ this evening to 11 PM MST /10 PM PST/ Tuesday.
Impacts Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility.
Precautionary/preparedness actions… Slow down and use caution while traveling.
