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The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Northwest Avalanche Center.
...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an
Avalanche Warning...
* WHAT...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected as rain
and heavy wet snow overload a dry snowpack. Very large
avalanches are expected and may descend to lower elevations,
including openings down in the forest.
* WHERE...The west slopes of the Washington Cascades, Passes, and
Mt. Hood. Including areas near Mt. Baker, the Mountain Loop
Hwy, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Mt. Rainier, White Pass, Mt.
Saint Helens, and Mt. Hood.
* WHEN...In effect from Sat. 18:30 PDT to Sun 18:30 PDT.
* IMPACTS...Very large natural avalanches will be large enough to
bury, injure, and kill a person. Some may be large enough to
break trees and travel to lower elevations.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Avoid all areas where
avalanches can start, run, or stop. This includes openings in
the forest well below large steep alpine slopes.
Consult https://www.nwac.us/ or www.avalanche.org for more
detailed information.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves.
* WHERE...Douglas, Coos, and Curry County Beaches.
* WHEN...From Late Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly
pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious
injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping
anyone caught underneath.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The risk will be highest on west facing
beaches, especially early Tuesday morning. Though a
comparatively lesser risk, awareness is also warranted for this
afternoon and evening with a slight risk of sneaker waves.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 3
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, bridges and overpasses will be slick and
hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winter driving conditions will remain in
place for the Cascade passes through Friday night due to a
combination of snow covered roads and reduced visibilities in
periods of falling snow.
* WHAT...Snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 4
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 5
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County. This includes
Highway 31 from Silver Lake to Summer Lake and Paisley, Highway
395 between Valley Falls and Alkali Lake, as well as the higher
terrain around Winter Rim, and the Warner Mountains east of
Lakeview.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM 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. Additional accumulations of 7 to 14 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Elevations above 5000 feet in the South Central Oregon
Cascades from around Highway 140 northward. This includes Lake of
the Woods.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and nightime
commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates generally one half inch per
hour or less today, but could reach 1 inch per hour at times
between 5 pm PDT this evening and midnight tonight.
* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snowfall combined with
gusty winds may lead to low visibilities and create difficult
driving conditions.
* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Wet snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of
4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lowering snow levels and cooling temperatures
Friday evening and Friday night will result in deteriorating
travel conditions across the Cascade passes tonight.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County.
For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The Coquille River is at flood stage.
Expect flooding of farmland and low-lying areas throughout the
flood plain along the Coquille River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 AM PDT Friday the stage was 18.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is currently below flood stage, but with
additional rainfall and runoff today, the river is forecast
to rise to near flood stage with a maximum value of 21.0 feet
late Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.0 feet on 02/22/1998.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 7 to 12 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oregon...
Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County.
For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The Coquille River is at flood stage.
Expect flooding of farmland and low-lying areas throughout the
flood plain along the Coquille River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:45 AM PDT Friday the stage was 18.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is currently below flood stage, but with
additional rainfall and runoff, the river is forecast to rise
to flood stage today or Saturday with a maximum value of 21.3
feet Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.3 feet on 11/16/1973.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 7 to 12 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snowfall combined with
gusty winds may lead to low visibilities and create difficult
driving conditions.
* WHAT...Snow expected, could be heavy at times. Snow accumulations
of 8 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Elevations above 5000 feet in the South Central Oregon
Cascades from around Highway 140 northward. This includes Lake of
the Woods.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates generally one half inch per
hour or less today, but could reach 1 inch per hour at times
between 5 pm PDT this evening and 5 am PDT Saturday morning.
* WHAT...Snow expected, could be heavy at times. Snow accumulations
of 8 to 16 inches, except locally up to 2 feet around Crater Lake.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Elevations above 5000 feet in the South Central Oregon
Cascades. This includes Crater Lake, Willamette Pass on highway 58
and areas near Diamond Lake Junction on highways 230 and 138.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates generally one half inch per
hour or less today, but could reach 1 inch per hour at times
between 5 pm PDT this evening and 5 am PDT Saturday morning.
* WHAT...Snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 10
inches at pass level, except 2 to 4 inches near Government Camp.
Additional snow accumulations 12 to 16 inches for elevations above
5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County. This includes
Highway 31 from Silver Lake to Summer Lake and Paisley, Highway
395 between Valley Falls and Alkali Lake, as well as the higher
terrain around Winter Rim, and the Warner Mountains east of
Lakeview.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
