Storm pushes down snow levels across Ore.

Storm pushes down snow levels across Ore.

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By Associated Press

PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) - The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a snow advisory for Wallowa County and the Blue Mountains.
     
The advisory for the late season heavy snow is through Tuesday night.
     
Snow levels will lower down to near 4,000 feet Tuesday morning but will rise to near 5,000 feet by the afternoon.
     
Cities affected include Enterprise, Joseph and Wallowa.
     
Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected in the southern Blue Mountains - with 4 to 6 inches expected in the northern Blue Mountains.
     
This snow will occur Tuesday through about 10 p.m. Some of the higher peaks above 6,000 feet will see accumulations of 5 to 8 inches.
     
Travel may be hazardous. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution.
     
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)

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