Winter Storm Warning issued for Ochoco-John Day Highlands

PRAIRIE CITY / SENECA – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Ochoco-John Day Highlands in areas above 4,000 feet, including the town of Seneca. The warning remains in place through tomorrow morning. Find the National Weather Service release below:

(Release from the National Weather Service)


SIGNIFICANT MOUNTAIN SNOWFALL IS ANTICIPATED TONIGHT THROUGH
EARLY TUESDAY...

.A significant winter system will impact the area providing ample
snowfall that will impact travel across the Cascades, Blues, and the
John Day-Ochoco Highlands through Tuesday.

ORZ506-161530-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-241217T1800Z/
Ochoco-John Day Highlands-
Including the cities of Prairie City, Seneca, Brothers, and
Paulina
1001 PM PST Sun Dec 15 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected Above 4000 Feet. Total snow
  accumulations between 5 and 10 inches.

* WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
  rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
  driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

---

---

---

---

Elkhorn Media Group