* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central Douglas County. This includes portions
of Highway 42, Interstate 5 south of Roseburg and portions of the
Tiller-Trail Highway south of Tiller.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Oregon...
Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam affecting Malheur County.
.Snow melt and reservoir flood risk management will cause the river
flows to remain high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.
For the Owyhee River...including Owyhee Dam...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 AM MDT Saturday /1:30 AM PDT Saturday/ the flow was
3,919 cfs.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 2:30 AM MDT Saturday /1:30 AM PDT Saturday/ was
4,364 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain at minor flood
stage with fluctuations in outflows from the dam possible.
- Flood flow is 3,000 cfs.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
Higher elevations could see gusts to 70 mph.
* WHERE...Southern portions of Harney County and Malheur County. The
strongest winds will be south of Highway 20.
* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /noon MDT/ to 8 PM PDT /9 PM MDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power
outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles. Blowing dust will locally reduce visibility.
* WHAT...Tonight's Winter Weather Advisory has expired. While
snowfall looks to continue east of the Cascades, the forecast
amounts do not require this product to continue.
For the future Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 3 and 8 inches, expect up to 14 inches in the
mountains. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory this evening, Highway 97
north of Klamath Falls, including Chemult and Crescent. It also
includes Highway 140 east of Klamath Falls, including Sprague
River and Bly Mountain Summit. For the Winter Storm Warning,
Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western
Lake County Counties, mainly highway 97 north of Chiloquin, but
also Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains east of Lakeview.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Saturday afternoon and Sunday, visibilities may drop
below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds
and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could
cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult.
Strong winds could cause tree damage.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 8 inches
except up to 13 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as
70 mph.
* WHERE...Central and Eastern Lake County County. This mostly
includes the higher terrain from Winter Rim to the Warner
Mountains, but includes Highway 140 east of Lakeview.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very
strong wind will cause blowing snow and reduced visibility and
could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels could rise to 5000 feet Sunday
before falling back to near the surface Sunday night.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations ranging from
1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 4 feet above 5000 feet north of Highway
140. Winds gusting 50 to 60 mph.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Howard Prairie northward
and higher portions of the Siskiyous west of Siskiyou Summit. This
includes Lake of the Woods, Crater and Diamond Lakes, as well as
Highways 140, 62, 230, and 138.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous
and potentially life-threatening. This is most likely Saturday
night into Sunday. Strong winds could cause tree damage and power
outages.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of
Washington.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 10
to 20 inches, above 4000 feet, over the next 48 hours. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 6 inches below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph Saturday.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest snowfall will fall Saturday
morning into Saturday afternoon with 6 to 10 inches expected by
late Saturday evening. A lull in snow accumulations is then
anticipated late Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to
3 feet above 4000 feet along the Cascade crest, and total snow
accumulations of 3 to 6 inches below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph Saturday.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
extremely dangerous driving conditions. Widespread blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach
than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves
can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull
them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or
drowning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf
zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If
you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them.
Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow continues. Additional
snow accumulations up to two inches. For the Winter Storm Warning,
heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8
inches, expect up to 14 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as
high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory this evening, Highway 97
north of Klamath Falls, including Chemult and Crescent. It also
includes Highway 140 east of Klamath Falls, including Sprague
River and Bly Mountain Summit. For the Winter Storm Warning,
Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western
Lake County Counties, mainly highway 97 north of Chiloquin, but
also Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains east of Lakeview.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this
evening. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 11
PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be
slick and hazardous through this evening. Saturday afternoon and
Sunday, visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs
may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree
damage.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 8 inches
except up to 13 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as
70 mph.
* WHERE...Central and Eastern Lake County County. This mostly
includes the higher terrain from Winter Rim to the Warner
Mountains, but includes Highway 140 east of Lakeview.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very
strong wind will cause blowing snow and reduced visibility and
could cause tree damage.
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 4 feet
above 5000 feet north of Highway 140. Winds gusting 50 to 60 mph.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Howard Prairie northward
and higher portions of the Siskiyous west of Siskiyou Summit. This
includes Lake of the Woods, Crater and Diamond Lakes, as well as
Highways 140, 62, 230, and 138.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could
be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause
extensive tree damage.
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow continues. Additional
snow accumulations up to two inches. For the Winter Storm Warning,
heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8
inches, expect up to 14 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as
high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory this evening, Highway 97
north of Klamath Falls, including Chemult and Crescent. It also
includes Highway 140 east of Klamath Falls, including Sprague
River and Bly Mountain Summit. For the Winter Storm Warning,
Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western
Lake County Counties, mainly highway 97 north of Chiloquin, but
also Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains east of Lakeview.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this
evening. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 11
PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be
slick and hazardous through this evening. Saturday afternoon and
Sunday, visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs
may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree
damage.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In California, Modoc County. This includes highways 299
395, and 139. The cities of Alturas, Canby, Davis Creek, and
Willow Ranch. In Oregon, Central and Eastern Lake County. This
includes highway 140 from Lakeview east, highway 31, and 395. The
cities of Lakeview, Adel, Paisley, Summer Lake, Silver Lake, and
Alkali Lake.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM PDT Sunday.
* 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...South winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.
* WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast. This
includes portions of highway 101, especially in exposed areas. The
cities of Port Orford, Nesika Beach, Gold Beach, Cape Blanco, and
Pistol River.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
Rogue River near Agness affecting Curry County Coast and Eastern
Curry County and Josephine County zones.
For the Rogue River...including Rogue Fish Hatchery, GOLD BEACH,
Eagle Point, Gold Ray, Grants Pass, Agness...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Rogue River near Agness.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Campgrounds and river access roads near
the lower Rogue River are under water. Lobster Creek Bridge on
county road is under water. Water nears many residences along the
lower Rogue River. Water begins to go over the north bank roads
along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 PM PDT Friday the stage was 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Oregon...
Coquille River at Coquille affecting South Central Oregon Coast
zone.
For the Coquille River...including Coquille...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening to late Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Homes and roads are threatened in
low-lying areas along and near the Coquille River. Expect
significant widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River
estuary to Myrtle Point.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 PM PDT Friday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Oregon...
South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting South Central
Oregon Coast zone.
For the South Fork Coquille River...including Myrtle Point...
flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, The South Fork Coquille River is at flood
stage. Expect flooding of roads west of the Spruce Street Bridge
and significant pasture and agricultural land flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:20 PM PDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
