Avalanches have closed Highway 20 at Santiam Pass.
Oregon State Police tweeted that Highway 20 was closed near the Hoodoo ski area due to two avalanches. No one was hurt. The highway reopened just before 5:30 p.m., but closed again at around 7:45 p.m.
@OregonDOT on scene working to clear 150 foot wide avalanche. pic.twitter.com/Jw52ZXSI3h
— Oregon State Police (@ORStatePolice) December 14, 2016
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning Wednesday for Eastern Oregon, with 4 to 8 inches expected in Pendleton and Hermiston, and up to a foot in cities at higher elevations, such as John Day and Heppner.
"Travelers stand a very high risk of being stranded if they travel over Santiam Pass while severe weather conditions, and avalanche dangers, exist," said the Linn County Sheriff's Office.
