Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 11 at 4:14PM PDT until March 13 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 4:14pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and
3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph between 8 PM today and 11
AM Thursday.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 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...Snow will ease late this 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.
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:
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender: