... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon PST today...
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon PST today.
Total snow fall over central Oregon is expected to reach 2 to 5 inches. The heaviest accumulations are expected west of Bend... and from Bend south along Highway 97... also affecting Sunriver and La Pine. Bands of snow will continue to occur and accumulate through the morning.
Also a Wind Advisory for occasional winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph is in effect for this area. Thus areas of blowing and drifting snow can be expected. Blowing snow can cause local visibility reductions down to one-quarter mile or less at times.
Most of this snow will accumulate tonight and continue through Sunday afternoon. Additionally... sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph at pass levels will result in areas of blowing snow with local visibility reductions down to one- quarter mile of less at times.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 mph are expected with falling and or blowing and drifting snow. Visibilities may become poor at times. Those venturing outdoors should exercise extreme caution. For additional weather information... check our web site at www.Weather.Gov/Pendleton.
Wind Advisory
Statement as of 8:15 AM PST on November 22, 2009
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 1 PM PST this afternoon...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 1 PM PST this afternoon.
Southwest to west winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph will continue at times through this morning. Strongest winds will occur along and west of Highway 97... including the cities of Sisters... Redmond... Bend... and La Pine.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast between 30 and 39 mph or gusts ranging from 45 to 57 mph. Winds of these magnitudes can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Minor property damage may also occur. For additional weather information... check our web site at www.Weather.Gov/Pendleton.