Kennewick, WASH. – Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day in the Cascades, Blue Foothills, and Blue Mountains, in particular before 10 AM. Damaging wind gusts are possible in the Blue Foothills and Blue Mountains between 45 – 55 MPH, if not stronger at times. In the Cascades, Tuesday night’s snowfall will continue to create hazardous driving conditions on passes for Wednesday morning. The First Alert Weather Team has assembled a comprehensive list of resources to help get you through the storm!
Table of contents for resources below:
1. Most Recent First Alert Forecast
2. Travel Resources
3. Safety Tips
4. School Closures
1. Most Recent First Alert Forecast
https://www.applevalleynewsnow.com/news/winter-storm-continues-wednesday-weaker-system-on-tap-for-thursday-and-friday/article_44eb6f7a-a73e-11ef-9e73-1bc3dd70e3e3.html
2. Travel Resources
Real-time road closures and pass conditions for Washington drivers:
https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/
Real-time road closures and pass conditions for Washington drivers:
https://tripcheck.com/
3. Safety Tips
Safety message from NWS Pendleton in regard to the Blizzard Warning, in place for the eastern slopes of the Cascades above 2,000′ until 10 AM Wednesday:
“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.”
Safety message from NWS Pendleton in regard to the Winter Storm Warning, in place for the eastern slopes of the Cascades below 2,000′ until 10 AM Wednesday:
“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.”
Safety message from NWS Pendleton in regard to the Winter Weather Advisory, in place for the Kittitas Valley until 10 am Wednesday:
“Slow down and use caution while traveling.”
Safety message from NWS Pendleton in regard to the High Wind Warning, in place for the Blue Foothills (in both Morrow and Umatilla counties) until 10 AM Wednesday:
“Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.”
Safety message from NWS Pendleton in regard to the Wind Advisory, in place for the Lower Columbia Basin in Morrow and Umatilla counties until 10 AM Wednesday:
“Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.”
4. School Closures
You can find up to date school closures at the link below:
https://www.applevalleynewsnow.com/weather/school-closures/
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