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WWUS46 KPDT 181621
WSWPDT
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR
821 AM PST WED FEB 18 2026
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JOHN DAY BASIN-FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
FOOTHILLS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS OF WASHINGTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF DAYVILLE, MONUMENT, JOHN DAY, DAYTON,
WAITSBURG, PILOT ROCK, SPRAY, MITCHELL, ATHENA, PENDLETON, AND
WALLA WALLA
821 AM PST WED FEB 18 2026
..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED
THE THREAT HAS ENDED.
ORZ502-WAZ030-182300-
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NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-NORTHWEST BLUE MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SKI BLUEWOOD RESORT, MEACHAM, AND
TOLLGATE
821 AM PST WED FEB 18 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS UP TO 3 INCHES.
* WHERE...IN OREGON, NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON. IN
WASHINGTON, NORTHWEST BLUE MOUNTAINS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS...PLAN ON SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PERSONS SHOULD CONSIDER DELAYING ALL TRAVEL. IF TRAVEL IS ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY, DRIVE WITH EXTREME CAUTION. CONSIDER TAKING A WINTER
STORM KIT ALONG WITH YOU, INCLUDING SUCH ITEMS AS TIRE CHAINS,
BOOSTER CABLES, FLASHLIGHT, SHOVEL, BLANKETS AND EXTRA CLOTHING.
ALSO TAKE WATER, A FIRST AID KIT, AND ANYTHING ELSE THAT WOULD HELP
YOU SURVIVE IN CASE YOU BECOME STRANDED.
DO NOT TOUCH DOWNED LINES AND REPORT ANY POWER OUTAGES TO YOUR
ELECTRIC COMPANY. TRAVEL IS HIGHLY DISCOURAGED DUE TO SLICK ROADWAYS
AND THE POSSIBILITY OF DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES.
ORZ049-050-503-182300-
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GRANDE RONDE VALLEY-WALLOWA COUNTY-SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF
OREGON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF UKIAH, ENTERPRISE, COVE, UNION, JOSEPH,
WALLOWA, LONG CREEK, LA GRANDE, ELGIN, AND NORTH POWDER
821 AM PST WED FEB 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS UP TO TWO INCHES.
* WHERE...GRANDE RONDE VALLEY, SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON,
AND WALLOWA COUNTY.
* WHEN...UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS...PLAN ON SLIPPERY ROAD CONDITIONS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SLOW DOWN AND USE CAUTION WHILE TRAVELING. THE LATEST ROAD
CONDITIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY VISITING TRIPCHECK.COM ONLINE, OR BY
CALLING 5 1 1.
ORZ506-182300-
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OCHOCO-JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SENECA, BROTHERS, PAULINA, AND PRAIRIE
CITY
821 AM PST WED FEB 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...SNOW. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS UP TO TWO INCHES.
* WHERE...OCHOCO-JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 3 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SLOW DOWN AND USE CAUTION WHILE TRAVELING. THE LATEST ROAD
CONDITIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY VISITING TRIPCHECK.COM ONLINE, OR BY
CALLING 5 1 1.
ORZ509-182300-
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EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CAMP SHERMAN, SUNRIVER, LA PINE, AND
SISTERS
821 AM PST WED FEB 18 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...SNOW EXPECTED. TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS UP TO 7 INCHES.
* WHERE...EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
* WHEN...UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY.
* IMPACTS...TRAVEL COULD BE DIFFICULT DUE TO PERIODS OF MODERATE TO
HEAVY SNOW.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SLOW DOWN AND USE CAUTION WHILE TRAVELING. THE LATEST ROAD
CONDITIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY VISITING TRIPCHECK.COM ONLINE, OR BY
CALLING 5 1 1.
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