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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
752 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2026

WAZ030-120400-
/O.EXP.KPDT.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260312T0300Z/
Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Ski Bluewood Resort
752 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

The threat has ended.

$$

WAZ522-121515-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Roslyn and Easton
752 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and
  3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph between 8 PM today and 11
  AM Thursday.

* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will ease late this morning through
  early Thursday morning as snow levels rise, bringing a wintery mix
  or rain before decreasing Thursday and heavy snow returning to the
  passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons 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.

&&

$$

WAZ523-121515-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260313T0000Z/
Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Appleton, Cliffdell, and Cle Elum
752 PM PDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 1500 feet. Up to 6 inches of snow has
  already fallen with additional snow accumulations between 4 to 7
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph between 8 PM today and 11
  AM Thursday.

* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
  visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Very strong
  winds could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons 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.

&&

$$

PDT