"Extreme Snow Forecast: Rare Blizzard Warning Issued for Oregon Cascades"

The National Weather Service has issued a rare blizzard warning for the Cascades and east slopes, including La Pine and Sunriver, as a severe winter storm is expected to bring up to three feet of snow and 60 mph gusts, creating potentially paralyzing conditions from Tuesday to Wednesday. Travel is expected to be very difficult, and residents are advised to have a winter survival kit if they must travel, with other areas of Central Oregon also facing significant snowfall and gusty winds.