Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lower Slopes of Eastern Washington Cascades Crest
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until Thursday evening for the Eastern Washington Cascades, featuring heavy snow and wind gusts up to 55 mph.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Washington Cascades
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pendleton
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern Washington Cascades.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pendleton, OR, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. This alert is currently in effect and remains active until 5:00 PM PDT on Thursday, March 12.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest (WAZ523). This includes geographic regions within the SAME codes 053037, 053039, and 053077.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected above 1,500 feet. While 6 inches of snow has already fallen, an additional accumulation of 4 to 7 inches is anticipated.
- Wind: Strong winds are expected, with gusts reaching as high as 55 mph.
- Visibility: Periods of moderate to heavy snow combined with high winds will lead to low visibility.
- Hazards: Difficult driving conditions and the potential for extensive tree damage and downed power lines due to high winds.
Timeline
- Warning Duration: Effective until 5:00 PM PDT Thursday, March 12.
- Peak Wind Window: The strongest wind gusts are expected between 8:00 PM Wednesday and 11:00 AM Thursday.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Ensure your vehicle is equipped with a winter storm kit that includes tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water, and a first aid kit.
Do not touch downed power lines and report any outages to your local electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to the high probability of slick roadways and the risk of falling trees.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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