Værmelding for Big Basin

Winter Storm Warning issued November 18 at 3:15AM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR...WINTER WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS....An upper level trough will continue passing over the region todayproviding a cool moist westerly flow into the Cascades. This willresult in continuing significant snow accumulations along the crestof the Cascades.* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft with an additional snowaccumulations of 3 and 6 inches mainly impacting the passes.Higher accumulations are likely in the higher elevations along thecrest of the Cascades.* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate toheavy snow.Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutelynecessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winterstorm 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 helpyou survive in case you become stranded.Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to yourelectric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadwaysand the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

National Weather Service