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Former Seattle Seahawk to talk to the events of Black History Month in Yakima – NBC right now

Former Seattle Seahawk to talk to the events of Black History Month in Yakima – NBC right now

...SNOW AND AREAS OF FREEZING RAIN TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...

.A significant change in the weather pattern begins tonight as
winter storm system arrives from the Pacific and brings moderate to
heavy snow to the Cascades and Blue Mountains. There will be rain
and areas of light freezing rain across the Columbia Basin and the
Kittitas and Yakima Valleys.

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10
AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Light freezing rain will
create ice accumulations of a glaze to one tenth of an inch.
Little to no snow accumulation.

* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Kittitas
Valley, and Yakima Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning
commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although the air temperature will be in the
lower 30s for most areas, the road temperatures will be below
freezing that will create light ice accumulations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Oregon, the latest
road conditions can be obtained by visiting tripcheck.com online, or
by calling 5 1 1. In Washington, the latest road conditions can be
obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel.

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...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion
and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to
trap pollutants.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon
and central, south central, and southeast Washington.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Air Stagnation Advisory indicates that due to limited movement of
an air mass across the advisory area, pollution has the potential to
increase to dangerous levels. Persons with respiratory illness
should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels
of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, state air quality
agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that
residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible.
According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of
stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground, where people
live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current
restrictions in your area.

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