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Pendleton - OR, US, National Weather Service

Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph between 8 PM Wednesday and 11 AM Thursday. WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Friday. IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create difficult driving conditions. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong winter storm will bring heavy mountain snow tonight 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 and heavy snow returning to the passes. 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.