Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Pendleton, OR
Issued by NWS Pendleton, OR
531 WWUS86 KPDT 240027 SPSPDT Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Pendleton OR 427 PM PST Fri Jan 23 2026 ORZ502-507-240830- Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon- Including the cities of Meacham, Tollgate, Athena, Pendleton, and Pilot Rock 427 PM PST Fri Jan 23 2026 Areas of freezing fog and freezing drizzle will impact the foothills of the Blue Mountains along I-84 near Deadmans pass This evening and into the overnight. As of 4 pm observation stations and road cameras indicated visibility commonly below one half mile and locally down to about one eighth of a mile through the pass level. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, and roads slick during the overnight. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. $$ 71