NOAA Current Watches-OR

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, including the following counties, in Oregon, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Cowlitz, Hood River, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill. In Washington, Clark, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum Lowlands. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, especially for rivers draining the Willapa Hills and Oregon Coast Range. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Landslides are possible through this period, especially over the Cascades due to heavy rainfall above 7,000 feet combined with snowmelt. There is low probability for debris flows as rainfall rates are not expected to meet thresholds over recently burned areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river and series of frontal systems will produce periods of heavy rainfall over northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington through Monday. The heaviest rain will be over the coast, Coast Range, Willapa Hills, and Cascades where rain totals from Saturday through Monday night will range from 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Snow levels will rise to above 7,000 feet on Sunday, and snow melt due to rain falling on the Cascade snow pack could cause additional flooding concerns for drainages from the Cascades along with enhanced risk of landslides. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flooding of streams or creeks caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Low lying areas along the Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast in Coos County and extreme western Douglas County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong atmospheric river with plenty of moisture will bring heavy rainfall to the Oregon coast. Rain accumulation will be up to 6 inches in the rugged terrain of Curry County. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, including the following counties, in Oregon, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Cowlitz, Hood River, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill. In Washington, Clark, Pacific, and Skamania. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, especially for rivers draining the Willapa Hills and Oregon Coast Range. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Landslides are possible through this period, especially over the Cascades due to heavy rainfall above 7,000 feet combined with snowmelt. There is low probability for debris flows as rainfall rates are not expected to meet thresholds over recently burned areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river and series of frontal systems will produce periods of heavy rainfall over northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington through Monday. The heaviest rain will be over the coast, Coast Range, Willapa Hills, and Cascades where rain totals from Saturday through Monday night will range from 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Snow levels will rise to above 7,000 feet on Sunday, and snow melt due to rain falling on the Cascade snow pack could cause additional flooding concerns for drainages from the Cascades along with enhanced risk of landslides. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Lake, Klamath, and Modoc counties, including Summer Lake, Wagontire, Valley Falls, Paisley, the Warner and Hart Mountains, Winter Rim, and portions of Highways 395, 140, and 31. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Isolated power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...The Curry, Coos, and Douglas county coasts, including Brookings, Gold Beach, Port Orford, Bandon, North Bend, Coos Bay, Reedsport, all capes and headlands, and exposed portions of Highway 101. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, and damage unsecured property. Isolated power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

ESFBOI Moderate to heavy rain and low elevation snowmelt Sunday and Monday will lead to rises on rivers, creeks, and streams across portions of southeast Oregon and southwest Idaho (particularly the Weiser River Basin). Saturated or frozen soils in some areas will increase runoff. Snow and ice may clog culverts and ditches causing water to back-up and pond in low lying and poor drainage areas. Additionally, ice jams could develop on any rivers, creeks, or streams with existing ice cover and cause localized flooding. Rivers in these areas will continue to run high through next week with some waterways potentially reaching bankfull. Stay tuned to the forecast for the latest temperature and precipitation trends, along with any warnings or advisories that may be issued.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph expected for the base of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 40 and 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be through the Ladd and Pyles canyons.

ESFPQR An series of frontal systems will bring heavy rainfall to northwest Oregon and southwest Washington through Monday. Heavier rain will begin with the arrival of a front this afternoon, and intensify tonight into Sunday. After a brief lull in precipitation late Sunday, another strong system will bring additional moderate to heavy rainfall on Monday. This will lead to rises on rivers and creeks, especially for rivers draining the Willapa Hills and Oregon Coast Range through Monday. Main stem rivers may be delayed to respond, and flooding may occur beyond this time frame. There is around a 20-30% chance of the Wilson River, the Grays River, and other localized quick responding coastal rivers of reaching minor flood stage by late Sunday or early Monday. More widespread river flooding is not expected, but increases in forecast precipitation amounts could lead to additional rises on area rivers if heavier rainfall stalls over the area for a longer period of time. Heavy rainfall along the Cascades combined with snowmelt will lead to an enhanced risk of landslides. Heavy rainfall may also lead to ponding of water and localized urban flooding, especially in low-lying areas or other poor-drainage areas. Heavy rainfall will also increase the potential for landslides in areas of steep terrain. The probability of debris flows is currently low as rainfall rates are not expected to meet thresholds over areas that have been burned by wildfires over the past few years. Shifts in the forecast storm track can change the outlook and probabilities for river flooding, 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...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Lake, Klamath, and Modoc counties, including Summer Lake, Wagontire, Valley Falls, Paisley, the Warner and Hart Mountains, Winter Rim, and portions of Highways 395, 140, and 31. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * 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...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...The Curry, Coos, and Douglas county coasts, including Brookings, Gold Beach, Port Orford, Bandon, North Bend, Coos Bay, Reedsport, all capes and headlands, and exposed portions of Highway 101. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, and damage unsecured property. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

ESFPDT Synopsis: Rain and high mountain snow from and multiple systems this weekend and early next week will lead to rising water levels on area streams and rivers. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are expected in the Cascades and 1 to 3 inches in the eastern Oregon mountains. In addition, temperatures will be rising to the 40s and lower 50s in the mountains which will lead to snow melt adding even more water to area rivers and streams. The National Water Model is highlighting high water on numerous smaller streams and creeks, but streamflow amounts are generally only slightly higher than high water thresholds. What: Precipitation fed by an atmospheric river and snow melt due to warmer temperatures this weekend into early next week will lead to rises on area creeks, streams and rivers. Rivers are low enough so that most rivers will remain below bankfull. However, the Walla Walla River at Touchet and the Naches River at Cliffdell are expected to exceed bankfull late Sunday night before receding Monday and Tuesday. Another concern will be rapid rises on smaller streams and creeks due to heavier downpours and snowmelt. This could lead to debris flows on recent burn scars and over steep terrain. The Walla Walla River at Touchet has a 44 percent chance of exceeding bankfull but less than a 5 percent chance of reaching minor flood stage. It is expected to reach bankfull late Sunday evening and remain there through Tuesday morning. The Naches River at Cliffdell has a 29 percent chance of exceeding bankfull but less than a 5 percent chance of reaching minor flood stage. It is expected to reach bankfull late Sunday evening and remain there until dropping below bankfull Monday afternoon. The Klickitat River at Pitt is forecast remain below bankfull, but model probabilities give it a 13 percent chance of rising above bankfull and a 9 percent chance of reaching minor flood stage. All other river forecast points have a less than a 10 percent chance of exceeding bankfull. When: Rain will begin tonight and continue through Monday with the heaviest rain expected Saturday night and Sunday. Where: The Upper and Lower East Slopes of the Washington and Oregon Cascades, The Simcoe Highlands, The Northern and Southern Blue Mountains, The Blue Mountain Foothills of Washington and Oregon, Wallowa County and the Grande Ronde Valley. This Hydrologic Outlook will be updated as needed due to changing conditions.

ESFPQR An series of frontal systems will bring heavy rainfall to northwest Oregon and southwest Washington this weekend. Rain will begin Saturday afternoon, and intensify overnight through Sunday. This will lead to rises on rivers and creeks, especially along the coast on February 22nd through the 23rd. Main stem rivers may be delayed to respond, and flooding may occur beyond this time frame. There is around a 20-25% chance of the Wilson River, the Grays River, and other localized quick responding coastal rivers of reaching minor flood stage on Sunday. Confidence in flooding is low as the location of heaviest precipitation will greatly depend on where the warm front sets up. In the case that this system over performs, more widespread flooding is possible. Heavy rainfall along the Cascades is expected and combined with recent snow accumulation, there is elevated landslide risk. Heavy rainfall may also lead to ponding of water, general lowland flooding, and localized urban flooding, especially in low-lying areas or other poor-drainage areas. Heavy rainfall will also increase the potential for landslides in areas of steep terrain and debris flows over areas that have been burned by wildfires over the past few years. Shifts in the forecast storm track can change the outlook and probabilities for river flooding, 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.

ESFPDT What: The precipitation and snow melt will lead to rises on area creeks, streams and rivers. Rivers are low enough that only the Naches River at Cliffdell is expected to exceed bankfull early Monday for a few hours and only by a few inches. However, with the heavier periods of rain and snow melt, rapid rises will be possible on smaller streams and creeks as well. Further rises on streams and creeks will be a concern through the weekend into early next week. When: Rain will be ending tonight though more systems will bring rain Friday night through Monday. Where: The Upper and Lower East Slopes of the Washington and Oregon Cascades, The Simcoe Highlands, The Northern and Southern Blue Mountains, The Blue Mountain Foothills of Washington and Oregon, Wallowa County and the Grande Ronde Valley. Synopsis: Rain and high mountain snow in the last 24 hours and multiple systems this weekend and early next week will lead to rising water levels on area streams and rivers. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected in the Cascades and 1 to 2 inches in the eastern Oregon mountains. In addition, temperatures will be rising to the 40s and even lower 50s in the mountains which will lead to snow melt adding even more water to rivers and streams. At this point, the Naches River at Cliffdell is expected to barely reach action stage for several hours early Monday before receding. Other rivers in the Cascades and eastern Oregon mountains are forecast to approach but stay below action stage. Rises will also be possible on smaller streams and creeks. This Hydrologic Outlook will be updated as needed due to changing conditions.

ESFPQR An series of frontal systems will bring heavy rainfall to northwest Oregon and southwest Washington this weekend. Rain will begin Saturday afternoon, and intensify overnight through Sunday. This will lead to rises on rivers and creeks, especially along the coast on February 22nd through the 23rd. Main stem rivers may be delayed to respond, and flooding may occur beyond this time frame. There is around a 25% chance of the Wilson River, the Grays River, and other localized quick responding coastal rivers of reaching minor flood stage on Sunday. Confidence in flooding is low as the location of heaviest precipitation will greatly depend on where the warm front sets up. In the case that this system over performs, more widespread flooding is possible. Along the Cascades heavy rainfall is expected. Heavy rain combined with recent snow will elevate the landslide risk. Heavy rainfall may also lead to ponding of water, general lowland flooding, and localized urban flooding, especially in low-lying areas or other poor-drainage areas. Heavy rainfall will also increase the potential for landslides in areas of steep terrain and debris flows over areas that have been burned by wildfires over the past few years. Shifts in the forecast storm track can change the outlook and probabilities for river flooding, 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...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.

ESFPDT Synopsis: Rain and high mountain snow in the last 24 hours and multiple systems this weekend and early next week will lead to rising water levels on area streams and rivers. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected in the Cascades and 1 to 2 inches in the eastern Oregon mountains. In addition, temperatures will be rising to the 40s and even lower 50s in the mountains which will lead to snow melt adding even more water to rivers and streams. At this point, the Naches River at Cliffdell is expected to barely reach action stage for several hours early Monday before receding. Other rivers in the Cascades and eastern Oregon mountains are forecast to approach but stay below action stage. Rises will also be possible on smaller streams and creeks. Where: The Upper and Lower East Slopes of the Washington and Oregon Cascades, The Simcoe Highlands, The Northern and Southern Blue Mountains, The Blue Mountain Foothills of Washington and Oregon, Wallowa County and the Grande Ronde Valley. When: Rain will be ending tonight though more systems will bring rain Friday night through Monday. What: The precipitation and snow melt will lead to rises on area creeks, streams and rivers. Rivers are low enough that only the Naches River at Cliffdell is expected to exceed bankfull early Monday for a few hours and only by a few inches. However, with the heavier periods of rain and snow melt, rapid rises will be possible on smaller streams and creeks as well. The Morrow County Sheriff's Office reported earlier today that the Upper Hinton Creek near Heppner is out of its banks in a few places though any flooding is minor and not a problem at this point. However, further rises on streams and creeks will be a concern through the weekend into early next week. This Hydrologic Outlook will be updated as needed due to changing conditions.

...CONTINUED SNOW OVER THE CASCADES... .Showery conditions remain behind a frontal band that has produced widespread snow over the Cascades today. Snow will begin to lighten with areas of rain through the day as the main front shifts eastward, then transition back to snow overnight. * WHAT...Snow Above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be showery so accumulation amounts will vary based on location and elevation. For elevations between 4000 to 5000 feet, rain may be the dominate precipitation type and thus accumulation will be less. As temperatures cool overnight, rain will transition back to snow.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.