* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Oregon, including the following
areas, Benton County Lowlands, Cascade Foothills of Marion and
Linn Counties, Central Coast of Oregon, Central Oregon Coast
Range, Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Lane County Cascade
Foothills, Lane County Lowlands and Linn County Lowlands.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Landslides
and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People,
structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and
near the mouths of canyons may be at risk from landslides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An atmospheric river directed towards southwest Oregon will
bring periods of heavy rain, with rain rates as high as 0.20
to 0.40 inches per hour.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
An active storm track will remain over the area through at least
early next week. Light to moderate precipitation today through
Saturday will cause only minor rises. However, a moist, atmospheric
river late Saturday into Sunday will bring periods of very heavy
rainfall to the watch area. Rain amounts of 3 to 6 inches are likely
during this time frame for the coast, coast ranges and into western
Siskiyou County with 1 to 3 inches in the Umpqua Basin and Rogue
Valley. Snow levels will rise this weekend to around 5000 to 5500
feet by Sunday and this will lead to some snow melt and increased
runoff.
* WHAT...Flooding of streams, creeks and rivers, urban areas and
areas of poor drainage caused by very heavy rainfall and snowmelt
is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern California, including the following
area, Western Siskiyou County and southwest Oregon, including the
following areas, Central Douglas County, Curry County Coast,
Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Eastern Douglas County
Foothills, Jackson County and South Central Oregon Coast.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon PDT today.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3
feet above 4000 feet along the Cascade crest, and total snow
accumulations of up to 4 inches below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations up
6 to 10 inches, above 3500 feet, and 2 to 4 inches below 3500
feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 to 4
feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
Deer Creek at Roseburg affecting Central Douglas County zone.
For Deer Creek...including Roseburg...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Deer Creek at Roseburg.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning to early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, water begins to cover Douglas Avenue west
of Dawson Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM PDT Friday the stage was 4.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest
forecast information.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* 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 Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...The southern half of the Bear Creek/Rogue River valley in
Jackson County, including Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, south Medford,
and portions of Interstate 5.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around or damage unsecured
objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages
may result.
...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Oregon...
Deer Creek at Roseburg.
For Deer Creek...including Roseburg...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Deer Creek at Roseburg.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning to early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, water begins to cover Douglas Avenue west
of Dawson Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 AM PDT Friday the stage was 4.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Patchy freezing fog will reduce visibility to less than 1 mile
in areas through the early morning hours. If you encounter patchy
fog, slow down, use low beam headlights and allow for extra space
between your vehicle and those around you.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers 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 1:30 AM MDT Friday /12:30 AM PDT Friday/ the flow was
3,487 cfs.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 1:30 AM MDT Friday /12:30 AM PDT Friday/ was 3,598
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...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...From 5 AM Friday to 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow showers are expected
into this evening. Then additional heavy snow is expected Friday
morning through Friday evening, where snowfall rates could reach 1
inch per hour at times. A relative break is possible Friday night
into Saturday, but another round of heavy snow is likely Saturday
night into Sunday.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County and
Western Lake County Counties. This includes 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.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches near
Toketee Falls, but up to 10 inches in the higher terrain above
3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Douglas County Foothills County, including highway
138 and Toketee Falls.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 2 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
* WHAT...Snow expected above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations of
one half to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County and Josephine
County, and Jackson County Counties. This includes the passes on
I-5 south of Roseburg to Grants Pass, Camas Mountain Pass, as well
as Hayes Hill and portions of Highway 199.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 11 AM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads mostly wet, but could be briefly snow covered or
slushy and slippery. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Friday morning commute.
* WHAT...Remaining snow showers this evening will continue to taper
off overnight, with minimal additional snow accumulation tonight.
Friday through Sunday...Heavy snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Cascades of Lane, Linn, and Marion Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Remaining snow showers this evening will continue to taper
off overnight, with minimal additional snow accumulation tonight.
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...North Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday.
* 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.
Razor clammers beware.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3
feet above 4000 feet along the Cascade crest, and total snow
accumulations of up to 4 inches below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow has tapered off this evening but
multiple rounds of heavy snowfall are then expected beginning
Friday morning through Sunday.
