Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon Through Friday
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, forecasting up to 15 inches of snow and 60 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon
- 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 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
Alert Details
Alert Type: Winter Storm Warning
Issued by: National Weather Service Pendleton, OR
Effective Window: Thursday, March 12 at 5:00 AM PDT through Friday, March 13 at 5:00 PM PDT
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, specifically targeting areas at elevations above 4000 feet.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. It is highly recommended to carry a winter storm kit containing 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 power outages to your local electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the potential for downed trees and power lines.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: 8 to 15 inches of heavy snow expected above 4000 feet.
- Wind Speeds: Gusts as high as 60 mph are expected between 5 AM and 8 PM today.
- Visibility: Heavy snowfall and strong winds will result in very low visibility.
- Impacts: Extremely dangerous driving conditions and potential tree damage.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect starting at 5:00 AM PDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 5:00 PM PDT on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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