Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 3:54AM PDT until March 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 3:54am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. Winds could gust as
high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility 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.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
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