Weather Alerts for Eastern OR

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Weather Advisory  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY   Winter Weather Advisory
EASTERN OR

Areas Affected:
Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon - Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon
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  AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY   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
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.