Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 10 at 1:49AM PDT until March 10 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 1:49am
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to one inch. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy
snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet.
Winds gusting as high as 50 mph between 8 PM Wednesday and 11 AM
Thursday
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 AM PDT this
morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, 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.
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