Prineville Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 9:49AM PST until February 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches above 4000 feet. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow accumulations below 4000 feet within the zone are expected to be less than one inch.
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades
Severe
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 09:49:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 09:49:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 04:00:00 pm PST
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 9:49AM PST until February 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches above 4000 feet. * WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to slippery and snow-covered roads.
Ochoco-John Day Highlands
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 09:49:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 09:49:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 04:00:00 pm PST
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 9:49AM PST until February 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches above 4000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate snow.
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 09:49:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 09:49:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 04:00:00 pm PST
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 9:49AM PST until February 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 15 inches above 4000 feet and 3 to 6 inches between 3500 and 4000 feet. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...I-84 through the Blue Mountains, including Meacham, is expected to receive an additional 3 to 8 inches of snow.
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains
Severe
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 09:49:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 09:49:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 04:00:00 pm PST
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 9:45AM PST until February 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Heavy snow Above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County
Severe
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 09:45:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 09:45:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 04:00:00 pm PST
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 3:24AM PST until February 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 10 inches, with local amounts up to 13 inches near Crater Lake. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades, this includes highway's 138, and 230 near Diamond Lake, highway 138 east of Diamond Lake. Highway 62 near Crater Lake, and highway 140 near Lake of the Woods. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades
Severe
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 03:24:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 03:24:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 04:00:00 pm PST
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued February 17 at 2:42AM PST until February 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning.. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.
Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast
Moderate
Likely
Expected
February 17th, 2025 02:42:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 02:42:00 am PST
February 17th, 2025 04:00:00 pm PST
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