Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northwest Blue Mountains: Heavy Snow and 70 MPH Gusts Expected
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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 Northwest Blue Mountains through Friday afternoon, with up to 20 inches of snow and 70 mph wind gusts forecast.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest Blue Mountains
- 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 Northwest Blue Mountains.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pendleton, OR, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Northwest Blue Mountains. The warning is in effect from 5:00 AM PDT Thursday, March 12, through 5:00 PM PDT Friday, March 13.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Northwest Blue Mountains (WAZ030). The most significant impacts are expected at elevations above 4,000 feet.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 10 and 20 inches.
- Wind: Very strong winds are forecast, with gusts reaching as high as 70 mph between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM today.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow and heavy snowfall will create very low visibility and extremely dangerous driving conditions.
- Hazards: Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage and downed power lines.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 5:00 AM PDT Thursday and continues until 5:00 PM PDT Friday. The period of highest wind intensity is expected to occur between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM on Thursday.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Ensure your vehicle is equipped with a winter storm kit, including:
- Tire chains and booster cables
- Flashlight and shovel
- Blankets and extra clothing
- Water and a first aid kit
Do not touch downed power lines and report any outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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