Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 1:58PM PDT until March 10 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30
mph rest of today. Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected.
Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph 11 pm Wednesday to 5 pm Thursday.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 AM PDT Tuesday.
For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong winter storm will bring heavy
mountain snow Tuesday night through Friday morning. There is a
lull expected which will occur late Wednesday morning through
early Thursday morning as snow levels rise bringing a wintery mix
or rain before decreasing Thursday returning heavy snow to
pass-level.
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.
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