Pendleton, OR – The National Weather Service in Pendleton has continued a Wind Advisory for parts of Oregon and Washington through 7 a.m. PST Tuesday, December 9, 2025, as strong southwest winds sweep across the Columbia Basin and Blue Mountain foothills.
Winds are expected to reach 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph in some areas. The advisory includes the Eastern Columbia River Gorge, North Central Oregon, and parts of South-Central Washington, covering communities such as Pendleton, Hermiston, The Dalles, Goldendale, Yakima, Tri-Cities, and Walla Walla.
Residents in the foothills of the Blue Mountains and along the Lower Columbia Basin should secure outdoor objects, as tree limbs may be blown down and scattered power outages are possible. High-profile vehicles, particularly those crossing I-84, US 97, and SR 14, may encounter difficult travel conditions due to strong crosswinds.
Forecasters expect winds to diminish by sunrise Tuesday, but breezy conditions will likely continue through the morning commute.
Motorists are urged to use caution, particularly when driving trucks or RVs through open terrain.
