KPDT issues SPS valid 2019-11-26T22:45:00Z    

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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Pendleton OR

245 PM PST Tue Nov 26 2019



WAZ026-027-520-521-270600-

Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-

East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-Simcoe Highlands-

Including the cities of Ellensburg, Thorp, Naches, Sunnyside, 

Toppenish, Yakima, Appleton, Cle Elum, Cliffdell, Goldendale, 

and Bickleton

245 PM PST Tue Nov 26 2019



Strong north to northeast winds will develop overnight and continue

through tomorrow evening. Wind gusts 35-50 mph possible. In 

addition, a prolonged period of snow on north and east facing

slopes is expected in the east slopes of Washington Cascades and

the Simcoe Highlands. Snow amounts of 4-8+ inches possible in the

higher elevations, including White Pass and Satus Pass. The 

combination of snow and wind could lead to very hazardous holiday

travel. Conditions should slowly improve tomorrow night into 

Thanksgiving.



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