Weather Alerts for Eastern ORIssued by the National Weather Service |
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY | ||
EASTERN OR | ||
Areas Affected: Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon - Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon |
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Effective: Thu, 12/12 2:49pm | Updated: Thu, 12/12 6:20pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Thu, 12/12 7:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to slippery and snow-covered roads. Information: 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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. |
AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY | ||
EASTERN OR | ||
Areas Affected: West Central Mountains - Lower Treasure Valley - Boise Mountains - Upper Treasure Valley - Camas Prairie - Upper Weiser River - Oregon Lower Treasure Valley |
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Effective: Thu, 12/12 12:32pm | Updated: Thu, 12/12 6:20pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Fri, 12/13 3:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is due to an inversion near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Information: Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air. State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. |