WWUS46 KPDT 151734
WSWPDT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1034 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

ORZ509-160630-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260416T1200Z/
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of Sisters, La Pine, Camp Sherman, and
Sunriver
1034 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to
  8 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...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
  heavy snow. 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 this morning will
  turn over to snow showers this 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.

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ORZ502-WAZ030-160600-
/O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260416T0600Z/
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Meacham, Tollgate, and Ski Bluewood
Resort
1034 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches above 4000 feet with locally higher amounts along the
  crest. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
  Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
  heavy snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below
  4000 feet along I-84 and OR 204. Steady snowfall through this
  morning will turn over to snow showers through afternoon. Heaviest
  snowfall rates are expected this 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.

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WAZ522-160600-
/O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260416T0600Z/
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Easton and Roslyn
1034 AM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow showers expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2
  to 6 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 this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
  heavy snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below
  2500 feet along I-90 and US 12.

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.

&&

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