Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern and Northwest Blue Mountains Through Wednesday
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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 for the Blue Mountains in Oregon and Washington, with 10 to 15 inches of heavy snow expected through Wednesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Blue Mountains (Oregon and Washington)
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pendleton OR
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 Blue Mountains (Oregon and Washington).
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pendleton, OR, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Blue Mountains region. This alert is currently in effect and remains active until 3:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Oregon: Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon
- Washington: Northwest Blue Mountains
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for heavy snow throughout the warning period. Specific conditions include:
- Snow Accumulation: Additional snow totals between 10 and 15 inches are expected.
- Peak Intensity: Snowfall is forecast to peak between 5:00 PM tonight and 7:00 AM Wednesday.
- Hazards: Periods of moderate to heavy snow will make travel difficult. There is also a possibility of downed trees and power lines due to the conditions.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 3:00 PM PST on Wednesday, February 18. The most significant impacts are anticipated during the overnight hours into Wednesday morning.
What You Should Do
Officials strongly advise that persons consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and ensure your vehicle is equipped with a winter storm kit. Recommended items include:
- Tire chains and booster cables
- Flashlight and shovel
- Blankets and extra clothing
- Water and a first aid kit
Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways. Additionally, do not touch downed power lines and report any power outages immediately to your local electric company.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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