WA WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, November 28, 2022

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WINTER STORM WARNING

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Pendleton OR

259 AM PST Sun Nov 27 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST

MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to

15 inches above 3000 feet and 2 to 6 inches below 3000 feet.

Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...East Slopes of the Washington Cascades.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The

hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty

winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will create travel issues along

Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass and Highway 12 over White

Pass. Holiday travelers need to make sure vehicles are

equipped for heavy snow which includes carrying traction

devices or tires, shovels, and flashlights. Travelers may also

consider alternate travel plans.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in

your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, or

by visiting online at https://tripcheck.com for Oregon or

https://wsdot.com/travel for Washington.

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING

TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...

15 inches above 4000 feet and 3 to 7 inches below 4000 feet

over the Northern Blue Mountains. Total snow accumulations of

5 to 9 inches above 3000 feet and 2 to 5 inches below 3000

feet for the Southern...