Winter storm to bring snow and high winds to Grant County
By Logan Bagett on Monday, January 8th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
GRANT COUNTY – The National Weather Service is reporting that today, high pressure will give way to a warm front swinging into the Pacific Northwest. The agency says as the system behind the warm front moves in, the pressure gradient tightens, producing breezy to windy conditions in combination with snow.
This will lead to winter weather advisory conditions for several areas, including the Ochoco-John Day Highlands. The advisory is in effect from 4 p.m. this evening until 7 p.m. tomorrow, (Tuesday). Up to 7 inches of snow is expected, with winds gusting as high as 55 miles per hour.
Prairie City Public Works Director Chris Camarena reminds all Grant County residents to allow your faucet to drip during this especially cold weather, to prevent frozen and broken pipes. Stay posted for weather updates and follow the My Grant/Harney County Facebook page.
Find information from the National Weather Service below:
(From the National Weather Service in Pendleton)
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
536 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024
ORZ050-503-506-082300-
/O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0003.240109T0000Z-240110T0300Z/
Wallowa County-Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Ochoco-
John Day Highlands-
Including the cities of Enterprise, Joseph, Wallowa, Long Creek,
North Powder, Ukiah, Brothers, Paulina, Prairie City, and Seneca
536 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM PST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE…Wallowa County, Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and
Ochoco-John Day Highlands.
* WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. 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…
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
525 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024
ORZ041-049-505-510-511-WAZ024-026-027-082300-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0002.240109T1200Z-240110T1200Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Grande Ronde Valley-
John Day Basin-North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Kittitas Valley-
Yakima Valley-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Cove, Elgin,
La Grande, Dayville, John Day, Mitchell, Monument, Spray, Dufur,
Maupin, Moro, Bend, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, White Salmon,
Ellensburg, Thorp, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, and Yakima
525 AM PST Mon Jan 8 2024
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE…In Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon,
Grande Ronde Valley, John Day Basin, North Central Oregon and
Central Oregon. In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of
Washington, Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN…From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
