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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
204 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

ORZ502-WAZ030-060730-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0001.260106T1200Z-260109T0000Z/
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Ski Bluewood Resort, Tollgate, and
Meacham
204 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12
  and 30 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
  extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected Tuesday morning
  through Tuesday Evening.

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.

&&

$$

ORZ509-WAZ522-060730-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0001.260106T1200Z-260109T0000Z/
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-Upper Slopes of the Eastern
Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of La Pine, Sunriver, Easton, Roslyn, Camp
Sherman, and Sisters
204 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12
  and 30 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In
  Washington, Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
  extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected Tuesday morning
  through Tuesday Evening.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ523-060730-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0001.260106T1200Z-260109T0000Z/
Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Appleton, Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
204 PM PST Mon Jan 5 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 7 to 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST 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...Heaviest snow expected Tuesday morning
  through Tuesday Evening.

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.

&&

$$

MF/BL