Update: Winter Weather Advisory Affecting Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon Until Thursday Night

Update: Winter weather advisory affecting Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon until Thursday night

On Thursday at 3:57 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather advisory in effect until 10 p.m. for Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.The weather service adds, "Snow showers expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph."

Eastern Oregon Winter Weather: 6–10 Inches Above 4,000 Feet Through 10 PM Thursday

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Pendleton, Oregon – Snow will intensify over the mountains of eastern Oregon and southeast Washington by 7 p.m. tonight, creating low visibility and slick highways during the overnight drive. Anyone crossing the Blue Mountains or traveling along mountain stretches of Interstate 84 should prepare for chain requirements and reduced speeds t…