WWUS46 KPDT 160517 WSWPDT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1017 PM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ORZ502-WAZ030-522-160630- /O.CAN.KPDT.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260416T0600Z/ Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Northwest Blue Mountains-Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest- Including the cities of Easton, Tollgate, Roslyn, Ski Bluewood Resort, and Meacham 1017 PM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ ORZ509-161200- /O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260416T1200Z/ East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades- Including the cities of La Pine, Sisters, Camp Sherman, and Sunriver 1017 PM PDT Wed Apr 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches above 4000 feet with locally higher amounts along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ MD