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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Pendleton, OR

February 14, 202111 counties in Oregon; Columbia County, Walla Walla County, Washington

NWS Pendleton, OR issued this winter storm warning at Feb 14, 2021, 4:13 AM PST for 11 counties in Oregon; Columbia County, Walla Walla County, Washington. It took effect at Feb 14, 2021, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for 23 hr. 17 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 14, 2021, 4:13 AM PST (12:13 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 14, 2021, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Feb 15, 2021, 10:50 AM PST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Pendleton, OR

Counties Crook County, OR, Deschutes County, OR, Gilliam County, OR, Grant County, OR, Jefferson County, OR, Morrow County, OR, Umatilla County, OR, Union County, OR, Wallowa County, OR, Wasco County, OR, Wheeler County, OR, Columbia County, WA, Walla Walla County, WA

The radar

The Pendleton radar (KPDT), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 14, 9:30 PM PSTSNOW 14.5Pendleton, ORVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 14, 11:30 PM PSTSNOW 9.7Umatilla, ORVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 15, 4:41 AM PSTSNOW 12Dayton, WA18 DEGREES AT TIME OF OBS AND SNOWING. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 15, 5:19 AM PSTSNOW 1913 Se Mission, OR5 INCHES 24HR SNOWFALL. SWE = .39 INCHES. STATION ELEVATION: 3735 FT.
Feb 15, 6:21 AM PSTSNOW 12Milton-Freewater, ORVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 15, 6:55 AM PSTSNOW 16La Grande, ORVIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 15, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 5.812 Sse Canyon City, ORCOCORAHS OBSERVER REPORTED 5.8 INCHES OF SNOW OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS.
Feb 15, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 109 N Elgin, ORCOCORAHS OBSERVER RECORDED 10 INCHES OF SNOW IN 24 HOURS.
Feb 15, 7:02 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 7Athena, ORREPORT OF 7 INCHES OF NEW SNOW IN ATHENA VIA FACEBOOK.
Feb 15, 7:21 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 6La Grande, ORCITY OF LA GRANDE REPORTED 6 NEW INCHES OF SNOW OVERNIGHT.
Feb 15, 8:00 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 6.52 Se Dayton, WACOCORAHS OBSERVER RECORDED 6.5 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ACCUMULATION IN 24 HOURS.
Feb 15, 8:00 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 115 Ssw Spout Springs, ORHIGH RIDGE SNOTEL RECORDED 11 INCHES OF NEW SNOW IN 24 HOURS.
Feb 15, 8:15 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 4Ne Hermiston, OR4 INCHES OF NEW SNOW, WITH 11 TOTAL ON THE GROUND. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 15, 8:15 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 7.210 Sw Pendleton, ORCOOP OBSERVER RECORDED 7.2 INCHES IN 24 HOURS. CURRENTLY 14 INCHES OF SNOW DEPTH AND A 4 DAY TOTAL OF 20.5 INCHES.
Feb 15, 8:15 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 87 Ene Paulina, ORSPOTTER REPORTED 8 INCHES IN 24 HOURS IN PAULINA. 28 DEGREES.
Feb 15, 10:00 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 119 Sw Ski Bluewood, ORMILKSHAKES SNOTEL RECORDED 11 INCHES OF SNOW ACCUMULATION IN 24 HOURS.
Feb 15, 10:02 AM PSTHEAVY SNOW 8Pendleton, ORNWS PENDLETON OFFICE RECORDED 8 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WITH 15 INCHES OF SNOW DEPTH.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Boise Airport, ID (KBOI), launched 12:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 313 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2021-02-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Boise Airport, ID at 12:00Z on 2021-02-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -3 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
967 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
23 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

050 
WWUS46 KPDT 141213
WSWPDT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
413 AM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...MORE SNOW SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

.The next weather system will arrive late today bringing snow 
back to the forecast area. A prolonged northwest flow will keep 
snow in the mountains through at least Tuesday.

ORZ049-050-502-503-506-WAZ030-150000-
/O.UPG.KPDT.WS.A.0002.210215T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPDT.WS.W.0002.210215T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-Wallowa County-
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Ochoco-John Day Highlands-
Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, La Grande, Union, 
Enterprise, Joseph, Wallowa, Meacham, Tollgate, Long Creek, 
North Powder, Ukiah, Brothers, Paulina, Prairie City, Seneca, 
and Ski Bluewood Resort
413 AM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 30 inches
  in the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Northwest Blue
  Mountains of Washington...10 to 20 inches and ice accumulations
  of a light glaze in the Ochoco- John Day Highlands and Southern
  Blue Mountains of Oregon. 

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Washington and central and 
  northeast Oregon.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Travel
  along I-84 will be impacted. Winds will gust as high as 30 mph,
  which will cause blowing and drifting of snow.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ORZ507-509-WAZ029-520-150000-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WS.W.0002.210215T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Pendleton, Pilot Rock, La Pine, Sunriver,
Dayton, Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
413 AM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18
  inches in the east slopes of the Cascades with 18 to 24 inches 
  above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches for 
  the Foothills of the Blue Mountains.

* WHERE...In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 
  Washington and East Slopes of the Washington Cascades. In 
  Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and 
  East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Travel along I-90,
  I-84, and SR-11 will be impacted as well as travel along the
  passes. Winds will gust as high as 30 mph, which will cause 
  blowing and drifting of snow.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ORZ041-044-508-510-WAZ024-026>028-521-150000-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0011.210215T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, Dufur, Maupin, Moro, 
White Salmon, Ellensburg, Thorp, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, 
Yakima, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Goldendale, and Bickleton
413 AM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.  Winds 
  gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Washington and 
  north central and northeast Oregon.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel along I-84,
  I-82 and I-90 will be impacted.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
004 
WWUS46 KPDT 141231 CCA
WSWPDT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
431 AM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...MORE SNOW SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

.The next weather system will arrive late today bringing snow 
back to the forecast area. A prolonged northwest flow will keep 
snow in the mountains through at least Tuesday.

ORZ049-050-502-503-506-WAZ030-150000-
/O.UPG.KPDT.WS.A.0002.210215T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
/O.COR.KPDT.WS.W.0002.210215T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-Wallowa County-
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Ochoco-John Day Highlands-
Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, La Grande, Union, 
Enterprise, Joseph, Wallowa, Meacham, Tollgate, Long Creek, 
North Powder, Ukiah, Brothers, Paulina, Prairie City, Seneca, 
and Ski Bluewood Resort
431 AM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...Corrected....

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 30 inches
  in the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Northwest Blue
  Mountains of Washington...10 to 20 inches and ice accumulations
  of a light glaze in the Ochoco-John Day Highlands and Southern
  Blue Mountains of Oregon. 5 to 10 inches in the Gran Ronde
  Valley and Wallowa County.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Washington and central and 
  northeast Oregon.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Travel along I-84 
  will be impacted. Winds will gust as high as 30 mph, which will 
  cause blowing and drifting of snow.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ORZ507-509-WAZ029-520-150000-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WS.W.0002.210215T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Pendleton, Pilot Rock, La Pine, Sunriver,
Dayton, Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
431 AM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18
  inches in the east slopes of the Cascades with 18 to 24 inches 
  above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches for 
  the Foothills of the Blue Mountains.

* WHERE...In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 
  Washington and East Slopes of the Washington Cascades. In 
  Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and 
  East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Travel along I-90,
  I-84, and SR-11 will be impacted as well as travel along the
  passes. Winds will gust as high as 30 mph, which will cause 
  blowing and drifting of snow.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ORZ041-044-508-510-WAZ024-026>028-521-150000-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0011.210215T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, Dufur, Maupin, Moro, 
White Salmon, Ellensburg, Thorp, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, 
Yakima, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Goldendale, and Bickleton
431 AM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.  Winds 
  gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Washington and 
  north central and northeast Oregon.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel along I-84,
  I-82 and I-90 will be impacted.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
452 
WWUS46 KPDT 141947
WSWPDT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1147 AM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...MORE SNOW TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.Another weather system will move across the region today and
Monday with additional snowfall. A prolonged northwest flow will 
keep snow in the mountains through Tuesday.

ORZ049-050-502-503-506-507-509-WAZ029-030-520-150700-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WS.W.0002.210214T2000Z-210217T0000Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-Wallowa County-
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Ochoco-John Day Highlands-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Northwest Blue Mountains-East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, La Grande, Union, 
Enterprise, Joseph, Wallowa, Meacham, Tollgate, Long Creek, 
North Powder, Ukiah, Brothers, Paulina, Prairie City, Seneca, 
Pendleton, Pilot Rock, La Pine, Sunriver, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Ski Bluewood Resort, Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
1147 AM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches
  over the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Northwest Blue
  Mountains of Washington...8 to 16 inches and ice accumulations
  of a light glaze over the Ochoco-John Day Highlands and Southern
  Blue Mountains of Oregon. 5 to 10 inches over the Grande Ronde
  Valley and Wallowa County. 12 to 24 inches over the Cascades.
 
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Travel along I-84, I-90
  and 395 will be impacted. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ORZ505-511-150700-
/O.EXB.KPDT.WW.Y.0011.210214T2200Z-210215T2000Z/
John Day Basin-Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Dayville, John Day, Mitchell, Monument, 
Spray, Bend, Madras, Prineville, and Redmond
1147 AM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...John Day Basin and Central Oregon.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ORZ041-044-508-510-WAZ024-026>028-521-150700-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WW.Y.0011.210214T2000Z-210215T2000Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, Dufur, Maupin, Moro, 
White Salmon, Ellensburg, Thorp, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, 
Yakima, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Goldendale, and Bickleton
1147 AM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. 

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Washington and 
  north central and northeast Oregon.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
699 
WWUS46 KPDT 150643
WSWPDT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1043 PM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...MORE SNOW TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.Another weather system will move across the region overnight and 
Monday with additional snowfall. A prolonged northwest flow will 
keep snow in the mountains through Tuesday.

ORZ049-050-502-503-506-507-509-WAZ029-030-520-151500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-Wallowa County-
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Ochoco-John Day Highlands-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Northwest Blue Mountains-East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, La Grande, Union, 
Enterprise, Joseph, Wallowa, Meacham, Tollgate, Long Creek, 
North Powder, Ukiah, Brothers, Paulina, Prairie City, Seneca, 
Pendleton, Pilot Rock, La Pine, Sunriver, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Ski Bluewood Resort, Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
1043 PM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 12 to 24
  inches over the Northern Blue Mountains and along the crest of 
  the Cascades...8 to 14 inches over the Ochoco- John Day 
  Highlands and Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. 5 to 10 inches 
  over the Grande Ronde Valley and Wallowa County. 3 to 5 inches 
  along the Foothills of the Blue Mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Washington and 
  central and northeast Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ORZ041-044-508-510-WAZ024-026>028-521-151500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210215T2000Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, Dufur, Maupin, Moro, 
White Salmon, Ellensburg, Thorp, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, 
Yakima, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Goldendale, and Bickleton
1043 PM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Additional snow accumulations of 2
  to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Washington and 
  north central and northeast Oregon.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ORZ505-511-151500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210215T2000Z/
John Day Basin-Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Dayville, John Day, Mitchell, Monument, 
Spray, Bend, Madras, Prineville, and Redmond
1043 PM PST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1 
  to 3 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an 
  inch possible.

* WHERE...Central Oregon and John Day Basin.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
021 
WWUS46 KPDT 151219
WSWPDT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
419 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...MORE SNOW TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

.Another weather system will move across the region overnight and
Monday with additional snowfall. A prolonged northwest flow will
keep snow in the mountains through Tuesday.

ORZ049-050-502-503-506-507-509-WAZ029-030-520-160000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-Wallowa County-
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Ochoco-John Day Highlands-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Northwest Blue Mountains-East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, La Grande, Union, 
Enterprise, Joseph, Wallowa, Meacham, Tollgate, Long Creek, 
North Powder, Ukiah, Brothers, Paulina, Prairie City, Seneca, 
Pendleton, Pilot Rock, La Pine, Sunriver, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Ski Bluewood Resort, Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
419 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy now in the Cascades. Light to possibly moderate
  snow in the foothills of the Blue Mountains and Grand Ronde
  Valley. Additional snow accumulations of up to 12 to 24 inches 
  in the Northern Blue Mountains and along the crest of the 
  Cascades...6 to 10 inches over the Ochoco-John Day Highlands and
  Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. 4 to 7 inches in Wallowa 
  County and 1 to 3 inches along the Foothills of the Blue 
  Mountains and in the Grand Ronde Valley. Winds could gust as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Washington and 
  central and northeast Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Travel along I-84,
  I-90, US-395 and SR-11 will be impacted.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ORZ041-044-508-510-WAZ024-026>028-521-152000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210215T2000Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-
Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Arlington, The Dalles, Boardman, 
Hermiston, Ione, Heppner, Condon, Fossil, Dufur, Maupin, Moro, 
White Salmon, Ellensburg, Thorp, Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, 
Yakima, Connell, Prosser, Tri-Cities, Goldendale, and Bickleton
419 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Washington and 
  north central and northeast Oregon.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel along I-84,
  I-82 and I-90 will be impacted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

ORZ505-511-152000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210215T2000Z/
John Day Basin-Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Dayville, John Day, Mitchell, Monument, 
Spray, Bend, Madras, Prineville, and Redmond
419 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Central Oregon and John Day Basin.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel along US-97
  will be impacted.

  PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
793 
WWUS46 KPDT 151717
WSWPDT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
917 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

ORZ041-044-505-508-510-511-WAZ024-026>028-521-151830-
/O.CAN.KPDT.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210215T2000Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-John Day Basin-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Kittitas Valley-
Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
917 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Heavy snow has ended in these locations. 

$$

ORZ049-050-502-503-506-507-509-WAZ029-030-520-160715-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-Wallowa County-
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Ochoco-John Day Highlands-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Northwest Blue Mountains-East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Cove, Elgin, La Grande, Union, 
Enterprise, Joseph, Wallowa, Meacham, Tollgate, Long Creek, 
North Powder, Ukiah, Brothers, Paulina, Prairie City, Seneca, 
Pendleton, Pilot Rock, La Pine, Sunriver, Dayton, Waitsburg, 
Walla Walla, Ski Bluewood Resort, Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
917 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow will continue over the Cascades, northeast
  Oregon and southeast Washington mountains through Tuesday 
  afternoon. Significant accumulations likely. 

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Washington and 
  central and northeast Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Travel along I-84, I- 
  90, US-395 and SR-11 will be impacted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
213 
WWUS46 KPDT 151850
WSWPDT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1050 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

ORZ049-050-502-503-506-507-509-WAZ029-030-520-152000-
/O.CAN.KPDT.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210217T0000Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-Wallowa County-
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Ochoco-John Day Highlands-
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Northwest Blue Mountains-East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
1050 AM PST Mon Feb 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Heavy snow has ended for most locations late this morning with the
exception of the Washington Cascades. Additional snowfall is
likely through Tuesday for the Cascades and Blues. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pendleton, OR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 13, 7:45 PM PSTWinter Storm WatchPDTCrook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Jefferson, Morrow and 4 more8 hr
Feb 14, 4:31 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPDTCrook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Jefferson, Morrow and 4 more29 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Oregon, 2021Winter Storm Warnings in Washington, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.