NOAA Current Watches-OR

ESFPQR A series of systems will continue the wet weather pattern of late across northwest Oregon through the weekend. This will lead to rises on rivers and creeks through at least Sunday, December 29th. There is currently a 30-50% probability that several rivers in northwest Oregon including the Siuslaw River, the Mohawk River, the Marys Rivers, the Luckiamute River and the Pudding River will reach minor flood stage over the next week. Heavy rainfall may also lead to ponding of water, general lowland flooding and localized urban flooding, especially in low lying areas or other areas with poor drainage. Heavy rainfall will also increase the potential for landslides and debris flows in areas of steep terrain. The exact track of these upcoming storms will influence rainfall amounts, and thus the potential for flooding. There is a 10% chance that the southern Willamette Valley receives 2-3" of rain and the adjacent higher terrain of the Coast Range and Cascades receive 3-5" of rain late Saturday into early Sunday. This scenario would likely produce more widespread flooding issues. Shifts in storm track can change the current outlook, so be sure to monitor weather.gov/portland for the latest weather updates, as well as any watches, warnings, or advisories that may be issued. To view the latest river forecasts, visit water.noaa.gov/wfo/pqr.

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sneaker waves may be possible at times.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County, Central Siskiyou County, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties, Modoc County, Curry County Coast, Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, and Jackson County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

The following message is transmitted at the request of the Wallowa Avalanche Center. ...The Wallowa Avalanche Center in La Grande OR has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING... * WHAT...Dangerous avalanche conditions exist today in the winter recreation areas out of Halfway, Oregon. Rapid snow loading combined with strong wind will create conditions likely to produce natural and human avalanches. * WHERE...The Southern Wallowas, primarily riding areas near and around Cornucopia, Norway Basin, Fish Lake, and Clear Creek Snopark. * WHEN...in effect from Thu 07:00AM PST until Fri 07:00AM PST. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snow combined with wind will likely create widespread areas of unstable snow.

The following message is transmitted at the request of the Wallowa Avalanche Center. ...The Wallowa Avalanche Center in La Grande OR has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING... * WHAT...Dangerous avalanche conditions exist today in the winter recreation areas out of Halfway, Oregon. Rapid snow loading combined with strong wind will create conditions likely to produce natural and human avalanches. * WHERE...The Southern Wallowas, primarily riding areas near and around Cornucopia, Norway Basin, Fish Lake, and Clear Creek . * WHEN...in effect from Thu 07:00AM PST until Fri 07:00AM PST. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snow combined wtih wind will likely create widespread areas of unstable snow.

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph with blowing snow. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to slippery and snow-covered roads.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Oregon and North Central Oregon. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph for the base of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...This includes the Summer Lake area and Highway 31, the mountains across Lake County and eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. From 4000 feet to 5000 feet, total snow accumulation up to 4 to 10 inches, with lower amounts closer to 4000 feet. Above 5000 feet, total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. Winds gusting 35 to 55 mph this morning, with highest on well exposed ridges. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph. Winds will turn more westerly and ease after 9 am. * WHERE...Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph. Winds will turn more westerly and ease after 9 am. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph, with the strongest winds over the higher terrain. Gusts to 45 mph in the low elevations. Winds will gradually ease after 9 am. * WHERE...North Oregon Coast Range. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph, with the strongest winds along the headlands and open exposed areas. Winds will gradually ease after 8 am. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph for Ladd and Pyles Canyons. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Oregon and North Central Oregon. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.