* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 0.5 to 2 inches.
* WHERE...Jackson County above 2000 feet elevation. This includes
Prospect, Butte Falls, and foothills above 2000 feet in east
Medford, Talent, Phoenix and Ashland. This also includes portions
of I-5 south of Ashland, Highway 238 at Jacksonville Hill, and
higher portions of highways 62 and 140.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels are expected around 2000 to 2500
feet late tonight and Thursday morning as a band of showers moves
across the area.
...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, Owyhee Dam...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 3,000.0 cfs, Low lying roads, river access and
recreation sites adjacent to the river will flood. Farm equipment
near the river may need to be moved.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 PM MDT Wednesday /12:30 PM PDT Wednesday/ the flow
was 2,857.0 cfs.
- Bankfull flow is 1,000.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain at minor flood
stage with fluctuations in outflows from the dam possible.
- Flood flow is 3,000.0 cfs.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
2,970.0 cfs on 06/06/1980.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Through Thursday 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. NOTE:
Razor clammers beware.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Oregon...
Malheur River Near Vale affecting Malheur County.
.The combination of rain, snow melt, and reservoir flood risk
management will keep the Malheur River running high. The river is
expected to rise above flood stage again Thursday morning. Expect
minor flooding.
For the Malheur River...including Vale...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Malheur River near Vale.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Flooding of some county roads near the
river will occur, including Westfall Road near Harper.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM MDT Wednesday /11:30 AM PDT Wednesday/ the stage
was 18.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage again
Thursday morning to 20.6 feet Thursday evening. It is
forecast to fall below flood stage Friday morning, receding
to 17.1 feet early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.5 feet on 01/03/1997.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
above 4000 feet along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as
35 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult along US-20 and through
Santiam Pass. Blowing snow could also reduce visibilities in some
areas.
* WHAT...Snow expected elevations above 3500 ft. Total snow
accumulations up to 6 to 11 inches.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Highway 140 northward.
This includes Lake of the Woods, Crater and Diamond Lakes, as well
as Highways 140, 62, 230, and 138.
* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Blowing
snow will result in lower visibility.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches, with
up to 10 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Klamath, Modoc, and Lake counties, including
Adel, Valley Falls, Alkali Lake, Paisley, Summer Lake, Wagontire,
the high terrain of the Warner, Gearhart, and Yamsay mountains,
and portions of highways 140, 395, 299, and 31.
* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 5 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches. Blowing snow will result in
lower visibility.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Highway 140 northward.
This includes Lake of the Woods, Crater and Diamond Lakes, as well
as Highways 140, 62, 230, and 138.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Blowing
snow will result in lower visibility.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches, with
up to 10 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Klamath, Modoc, and Lake counties, including
Adel, Valley Falls, Alkali Lake, Paisley, Summer Lake, Wagontire,
the high terrain of the Warner, Gearhart, and Yamsay mountains,
and portions of highways 140, 395, 299, and 31.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches. Blowing snow will result in
lower visibility.
* WHAT...Snow expected elevations above 3500 ft. Total snow
accumulations up to 6 to 11 inches.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
above 4000 feet along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as
35 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult along US-20 and through
Santiam Pass. Blowing snow could also reduce visibilities in some
areas.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam affecting Malheur County.
.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.
For the Owyhee River...including Owyhee Dam, Owyhee Dam...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 3,000.0 cfs, Low lying roads, river access and
recreation sites adjacent to the river will flood. Farm equipment
near the river may need to be moved.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM MDT Tuesday /11:30 AM PDT Tuesday/ the flow was
2,986.0 cfs.
- Bankfull flow is 1,000.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 3,174.0 cfs this
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood flow is 3,000.0 cfs.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
2,970.0 cfs on 06/06/1980.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
Malheur River Near Vale affecting Malheur County.
.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.
For the Malheur River...including Vale...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Malheur River near Vale.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday, March 18.
* IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Flooding of some county roads near the
river will occur, including Westfall Road near Harper.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM MDT Tuesday /11:30 AM PDT Tuesday/ the stage was
19.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this
afternoon to 17.6 feet tomorrow evening. It will then rise
above flood stage late Thursday morning to 20.4 feet Thursday
evening. It will fall below flood stage again Friday morning
to 17.5 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then rise above
flood stage again early Monday morning to 20.3 feet early
Monday afternoon. It will fall below flood stage again
Tuesday, March 18.
- Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.5 feet on 01/03/1997.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Snow expected elevations above 3500 ft. Total snow
accumulations up to 6 to 11 inches.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches, with
up to 10 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Klamath, Modoc, and Lake counties, including
Adel, Valley Falls, Alkali Lake, Paisley, Summer Lake, Wagontire,
the high terrain of the Warner, Gearhart, and Yamsay mountains,
and portions of highways 140, 395, 299, and 31.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches. Blowing snow will result in
lower visibility.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Highway 140 northward.
This includes Lake of the Woods, Crater and Diamond Lakes, as well
as Highways 140, 62, 230, and 138.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Blowing
snow will result in lower visibility.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 to 8 inches
above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult along US-20 and through
Santiam Pass. Blowing snow could also reduce visibilities in some
areas.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches, with
up to 10 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Modoc County in California, and Lake and
eastern Kalamth counties in Oregon, including the high terrain of
the Warner, Gearhart and Yamsay mountains, Highway 140 at Quartz
Mountain Summit, and Highway 299 at Cedar Pass.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Blowing
snow will result in lower visibility.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Highway 140 northward.
This includes Lake of the Woods, Crater and Diamond Lakes, as well
as Highways 140, 62, 230, and 138.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Blowing
snow will result in lower visibility.
