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🎅❗SANTA AVIATION FORECAST❗🎅 for Tri Cities. Around midnight, calm winds at the surface; temps in the low 40s. Strong northerly jet stream aloft at 18,000 (500mb). Check KPSC Pasco for full METARs SPOKANE APPROACH: 128.75
SPOKANE DEPARTURE: 128.75 ;NORTH & WEST 133.15 ;EAST & SOUTH #wawx
December 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Band of moderate showers moving North through the Columbia Basin right now. #wawx
December 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Looks like the big windstorm was a Nothing-Burger for Western Washington and Oregon, and a Double Nothing-Burger for us here in the Columbia Basin. Glad W-Wa had some good weather luck for once! #wawx #orwx
December 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Here is a little explanation from me on our upcoming potential windstorm event on Christmas Eve. #wawx
December 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Columbia Basin Weather Update for 23 Dec 2025. Possible Christmas Eve windstorm incoming. #wawx
youtu.be/Vk-CrYUIgyM?...
Columbia Basin Weather for Dec 23
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December 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Check out my first weather video: Columbia Basin Weather Update for 12.22.25 youtu.be/OpUF0LbTGAE?... #wawx #orwx
Columbia Basin Weather Update 12.22.25
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December 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Winter Weather Impacts to Holiday Travel #wawx
pdt.nws-bot.us Alerts from NWS Pendleton OR (UNOFFICIAL) @pdt.nws-bot.us · 2d
Special Weather Statement issued December 22 at 12:08PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
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...SNOW ALONG MOUNTAINS PASSES WILL AFFECT HOLIDAY TRAVEL THROUGH WEDNESDAY... A return of an active weather pattern with an associated atmospheric river is expected to impact the Cascades, most notably over the Washington Cascades. Moderate rain favored, with amounts between 0.5-1 inch (60-80% confidence) at the Cascade crest with lesser amounts found at the lower elevations. Precipitation over the Cascades will transition to snow this evening as snow levels drop to 2000-3000 feet. Snowfall totals through Wednesday are favored to be 5-7 inches (60-80% confidence). *For current weather conditions, check weather.gov/pendleton *Current road conditions can be found at wsdot.com *Winter driving tips can be found here: weather.gov/safety/winter ...SNOW ALONG MOUNTAINS PASSES WILL AFFECT HOLIDAY TRAVEL THROUGH WEDNESDAY... A return of an active weather pattern with an associated atmospheric river is expected to impact the Cascades, most notably over the Washington Cascades. Light rain favored, with amounts up to 0.5 inches (40-60% confidence) at the Cascade crest with lesser amounts found at the lower elevations. Precipitation over the Cascades will transition to snow this evening as snow levels drop to 2000-3000 feet. Snowfall totals through Wednesday are favored to be 2-5 inches (60-80% confidence). *For current weather conditions, check weather.gov/pendleton *Current road conditions can be found at tripcheck.com *Winter driving tips can be found here: weather.gov/safety/winter
December 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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NWS Alert> High Wind Warning in effect from Tuesday evening in Lake and the majority of Klamath County, including Klamath Falls, Silver Lake, Summer Lake, and Lakeview #orwx Details
December 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 2:29PM PST until December 19 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
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* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, North Central Oregon, Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
December 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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A couple of good reminders to secure your stuff during a high wind warning! Trampolines and pop-up shelters don’t play well with power lines. PUD had to come out and remove. #wawx
December 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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⚠️ Continued High Wind Warning in the Columbia Basin and Eastern Washington until 4pm today! #wawx
December 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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🚨 Flood Watch issued December 14 at 12:56PM PST until December 17 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR 🚨
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Washington, including the following areas, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest and Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low water crossings may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
December 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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🚨 High Wind Watch issued December 14 at 12:58PM PST until December 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR 🚨
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* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
December 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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More video from flooding on the Yakima River yesterday. Many roads and areas still remain closed this morning. #wawx
December 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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The National Water Center has issued an updated Key Messages for the ongoing Catastrophic flooding impacts this week in Washington. More info: water.noaa.gov #flooding #wawx
Key Messages for Washington Flooding Catastrophic and life threatening flooding to continue through Friday Catastrophic Flooding Impacts, Especially Along the Skagit and Snohomish Rivers, to Continue through Friday Major and/or record river flooding is ongoing, which will bring a significant risk to life and property. Overtopping of levees is likely. Considerable Flooding Impacts Across the Western Cascade Foothills to the Puget Sound to Continue through Friday Considerable small stream and moderate-to-major river flooding is ongoing. Widespread Urban and River Flooding Urban and minor-to-moderate river flooding is possible through early Friday throughout the remainder of western Washington. Potential For Landslides Landslides remain possible in areas of steep terrain within the considerable and catastrophic regions. For the latest rainfall forecasts, visit www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov
December 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Yakima River hit its peak flood stage this afternoon in the communities of Benton City, Kiona, and West Richland. #wawx
December 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Air Quality Alert issued November 2 at 1:02PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
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* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued a mandatory wood-burning ban for residents in the South Coast Air Basin. The No-Burn rule bans burning wood, pellets, and manufactured fire logs in any indoor or outdoor wood-burning device. * WHERE...The South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. No-Burn Day alerts do not apply to areas above 3,000 feet in elevation, the Coachella Valley, or the High Desert. Homes that rely on wood as a sole source of heat, low-income households and those without natural gas service also are exempt from the requirement. * WHEN...Monday. * IMPACTS...Particles in smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause health problems (including asthma attacks), increases in emergency room visits, and hospitalizations. No-Burn Days are needed to protect public health when fine particle pollution levels are expected to be high anywhere in the South Coast Air Basin. No-Burn Days are based on fine particle pollution levels that are forecasted for an entire 24-hour period, which may not be reflected in real- time air quality maps.
November 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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PIH issues Avalanche Weather Guidance (AVG) at Nov 2, 2:45 PM MST ...Soldier Mountain (8549 ft)... via IEMbot
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November 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Dense Fog Advisory issued November 2 at 8:51AM PST until November 2 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in areas of dense fog. * WHERE...East Central Willamette Valley and Benton County Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in areas of dense fog. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Tualatin Valley, West Central Willamette Valley, Linn County Lowlands, Lane County Lowlands, and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
November 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Wind Advisory issued November 1 at 1:35AM PDT until November 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, and Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Oregon and North Central Oregon. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
November 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Fast-developing low center moving in on the back end of our atmospheric river. Euro and NAM models showing windy conditions this morning-early afternoon, with gusts 45-50 mph for most areas (NAM is much stronger, Euro seems more reasonable). Be aware and stay tuned! #wawx
November 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Freeze Warning issued October 5 at 1:16PM PDT until October 6 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected for Wallowa Valley. * WHERE...Wallowa County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected John Day Basin. * WHERE...John Day Basin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Central Oregon. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
October 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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❕💨⚓ SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY | NWS Eureka and NWS San Francisco | Until 0300 PDT 10/5 | North winds of 20-25 kt; gusting to 30kt; 6-8' swells | Northern California coast and into Southern Oregon. #cawx #orwx
October 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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NWS Pendleton Forecast Area Weather
0820PDT
Pendleton. 41F --
Pasco 47F BKN
Hermiston 53F FEW
La Grande 49F OVC
Baker City 47F OVC

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October 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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🚨 Dust Storm Warning issued October 3 at 4:38PM PDT until October 3 at 5:30PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV 🚨
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The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... South central Inyo County in south central California... * Until 530 PM PDT. * At 437 PM PDT, a dust channel was 13 miles southwest of Furnace Creek, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...National Park Service. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel along State Route 190, Badwater Road, and Trona-Wildrose Road. Locations impacted include... Furnace Creek, Panamint Springs, and Texas Springs Campground.
October 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM