Rest of Today
Widespread snow. Areas of blowing snow. Windy. New snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches. Storm total accumulation of 4 to 7 inches below 4500 feet with 7 to 12 inches above 4500 feet. Highs 29 to 39. West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Breezy...colder. Lows 17 to 24. West wind 15 to 25 mph becoming southwest 5 to 15 mph overnight.
Monday
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs 33 to 40. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 PM PST this evening...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect until 7 PM PST this evening.
Total snowfall over the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and the northwest Blue Mountains in Washington is expected to reach 7 to 12 inches. Additionally... sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph at pass levels will result in areas of blowing snow with local visibility reductions down to one-quarter mile of less at times.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means significant snow accumulations are expected. Snowfall intensities will be heavy enough to substantially reduce visibilities at times. Blowing snow means blowing snow will reduce visibilities at times and drifting snow will cause a travel hazard. For additional weather information... check our web site at www.Weather.Gov/Pendleton.
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