WWUS46 KPDT 141708 WSWPDT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1008 AM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ORZ509-150615- /O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0005.260415T0000Z-260416T1200Z/ East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of Camp Sherman, Sunriver, La Pine, and Sisters 1008 AM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT THURSDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4000 feet with locally higher amounts along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall is forecast below 4000 feet along US 97, US 26, and US 20. Steady snowfall late this afternoon into Wednesday morning will turn over to snow showers Wednesday afternoon. 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. && $$ WAZ522-150615- /O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0012.260414T1800Z-260416T0600Z/ Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest- Including the cities of Easton and Roslyn 1008 AM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 2500 feet with locally higher amounts along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below 2500 feet along I-90 and US 12. Steady snowfall this afternoon and tonight will turn over to snow showers Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel. && $$ ORZ502-WAZ030-150615- /O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0012.260415T0000Z-260416T0600Z/ Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Northwest Blue Mountains- Including the cities of Tollgate, Ski Bluewood Resort, and Meacham 1008 AM PDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below 4000 feet along I-84 and OR 204. Steady snowfall this evening through Wednesday morning will turn over to snow showers late Wednesday afternoon. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected Wednesday morning and early afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Oregon, the latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting tripcheck.com online, or by calling 5 1 1. In Washington, the latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel. && $$ PDT