Winter Storm Warning 12/08/2024 01:58 for Oregon, Washington areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued December 8 at 1:58AM PST until December 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 8, 2024 - 1:58am
Expires: 
December 8, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches above 4500 feet with 6 to 10 inches expected along the I-84 corridor. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will cause low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pendleton OR