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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
145 PM PDT Wed Mar 19 2025

ORZ509-200700-
/O.UPG.KPDT.WW.Y.0020.250320T0000Z-250321T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPDT.WS.W.0008.250320T0000Z-250321T0600Z/
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of Sisters, Camp Sherman, Sunriver, and La
Pine
145 PM PDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM 
PDT THURSDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations between 10 and 15 inches above 4500 ft. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

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

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.

&&

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WAZ522-200700-
/O.EXA.KPDT.WW.Y.0020.250320T0000Z-250321T0600Z/
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Easton and Roslyn
145 PM PDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 
PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 
  inches at pass levels. Areas above 5000 ft could see snow 
  accumulations up to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow and breezy conditions 
  will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by visiting the website 
wsdot.wa.gov/travel.

&&

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ORZ502-WAZ030-200700-
/O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0020.250320T0000Z-250321T0600Z/
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Ski Bluewood Resort, Tollgate, and
Meacham
145 PM PDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS 
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY ABOVE 4500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations up 
  to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In 
  Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to 
  heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Oregon, the latest 
road conditions can be obtained by visiting tripcheck.com online, or 
by calling 5 1 1. In Washington, the latest road conditions can be 
obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel.

&&

$$

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