Winter Weather Advisory 12/28/2024 03:41 for Washington areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 3:41AM PST until December 28 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 28, 2024 - 3:41am
Expires: 
December 28, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, snow. Additional snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch Above 2500 Feet, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 13 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very 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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
Area Description: 
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest
Forcast Office: 
NWS Pendleton OR