Weather
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Oregon and Washington. The warning is in effect until 11pm on Friday. A strong cold front is expected to move through, which will produce the first significant snowfall of the season.
6-14″Â of snow is expected to fall above 4500ft through Friday Night in Oregon & Washington.
NOAA Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning For:
- Oregon
- Washington
Snow levels started out around 4500ft Thursday Night, but they are expected to drop down to 3000ft by Friday Night.Â
Additional Storm Info:
Oregon:Â 6-14″ of Snow Above 4500ft Through Friday Night
* Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches between 3500 and 4500 feet
and 6 to 14 inches above 4500 feet, are expected.
- NOAA Pendleton, OR
Washington:Â 6-14″ of Snow Above 4500ft Through Friday Night
* Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches between 3500 and 4500 feet
and 6 to 14 inches above 4500 feet, are expected.
- NOAA Pendleton, OR
Washington Winter Storm Warning:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1142 AM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...FIRST SIGNIFICANT MOUNTAIN SNOWFALL OF THE SEASON... A cold northwest flow with abundant moisture will bring snow levels down from 4500 feet today to around 3000 feet Friday. This will produce the first significant snowfall on roads over the eastern mountains of Oregon which will impact travel. Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Northwest Blue Mountains- Including the cities of Meacham, Tollgate, and Ski Bluewood Resort 1142 AM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches between 3500 and 4500 feet and 6 to 14 inches above 4500 feet, are expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon including Meacham, and Tollgate. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains including Ski Bluewood. * WHEN...Noon today to 11 PM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads are likely to become snow packed especially in the overnight periods. Snow level will be 4500 feet today lowering to around 3000 feet late Friday. Look for significant reductions in visibility at times.
