* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches
across the valleys and lowlands. Above 3500 feet snow
accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Little to no snow expected for
locations along the Columbia River.
* WHERE...Portions of Central and North Central Washington including
but not limited to the higher benches around Wenatchee,
Leavenworth, Plain, Waterville, Winthrop, Omak, Republic. Passes
impacted are Sherman, Loup Loup, Blewett, Stevens, Disautel and
Wauconda.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions. Drive with caution.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of light snow will continue Friday
morning before the primary event. Heaviest snowfall amounts will
occur Friday evening into early Saturday morning.
* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft.
Total snow accumulations at Stevens Pass between 8 and 12 inches
expected. Significantly higher amounts will be possible at Mount
Baker Ski Area.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes and West Slopes
North Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads and minor travel delays possible
across Stevens Pass.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower amounts are expected at Snoqualmie Pass.
...MIXED WINTRY PRECIPITATION LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...
...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING IN THE
NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS...
.A moist warm front will arrive to the Washington and Oregon
Cascades this afternoon and will spread east of the Cascades
tonight. Precipitation will primarily fall as snow, but there will
also be areas of light freezing rain. The northern Blue Mountains
above 4500 feet will also observe moderate to heavy snow with this
front.
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 4500 feet. Total snow
accumulations 7 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will
cause blowing and drifting of snow.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
...MIXED WINTRY PRECIPITATION LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...
...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING IN THE
NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS...
.A moist warm front will arrive to the Washington and Oregon
Cascades this afternoon and will spread east of the Cascades
tonight. Precipitation will primarily fall as snow, but there will
also be areas of light freezing rain. The northern Blue Mountains
above 4500 feet will also observe moderate to heavy snow with this
front.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of
Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley,
Simcoe Highlands, and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
...MIXED WINTRY PRECIPITATION LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...
...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING IN THE
NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS...
.A moist warm front will arrive to the Washington and Oregon
Cascades this afternoon and will spread east of the Cascades
tonight. Precipitation will primarily fall as snow, but there will
also be areas of light freezing rain. The northern Blue Mountains
above 4500 feet will also observe moderate to heavy snow with this
front.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to
5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades
Crest.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow. Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Inundation of 2 to
3 feet above ground level is likely along shorelines and low-lying
coastal areas. Large waves of 17 to 19 feet are expected along
the coast.
* WHERE...North Coast zone.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low-lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur around the 11 AM
high tide on Saturday. Forecast confidence is currently moderate
in 2 to 3 feet of inundation. However, there is a 10 percent
chance of water levels up to 3.5 feet above ground level. In
addition to the expected flooding on Saturday, flooding may
continue through Monday during the late morning to mid-day high
tides.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
with inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is expected.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding
possible. Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is likely
along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. Large waves of 17
to 19 feet are expected along the coast.
* WHERE...Central Coast zone.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST
Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning
through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low-lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur around the late
morning high tide on Friday and Saturday. Additional flooding
may continue through Monday during the late morning to mid-day
high tides.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
with inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is expected.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding
possible. Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is likely
along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. Large waves of 17
to 19 feet are expected along the coast.
* WHERE...Central Coast zone.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST
Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning
through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low-lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur around the late
morning high tide on Friday and Saturday. Additional flooding
may continue through Monday during the late morning to mid-day
high tides.
ESFSEW
A stronger storm will set up along the coast over the weekend with
the potential to bring more significant precipitation to the region.
Heaviest amounts over the southwestern slopes of the Olympic
Mountains may result in potential for the Skokomish River to rise
above flood stage Saturday afternoon. Snow levels around 4500 feet
Saturday are expected to lower to around 3000 feet early Sunday
morning. Ongoing precipitation through early next week could help
keep the river levels elevated into Monday.
Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.
* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft.
Total snow accumulations at Stevens Pass between 8 and 12 inches
expected. Significantly higher amounts will be possible at Mount
Baker Ski Area.
* WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, and King Counties,
including Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads and minor travel delays possible
across Stevens Pass.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower amounts are expected at Snoqualmie Pass.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches
across the valleys and lowlands. Above 3500 feet snow
accumulations of 4 to 8 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of Central and North Central Washington including
but not limited to the higher benches around Wenatchee,
Leavenworth, Plain, Waterville, Winthrop, Omak, Republic. Passes
impacted are Sherman, Loup Loup, Blewett, Stevens, Disautel and
Wauconda.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions. Drive with caution.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin Friday morning or early
afternoon, but accumulations will be little to none. The exception
is west of Wenatchee along Highway 2 up towards Stevens Pass,
where the lower elevations could see an inch.
Locations along the Columbia River will see little if any snow
through this event.
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Inundation of 2 to
3 feet above ground level is likely along shorelines and low-lying
coastal areas. Large waves of 17 to 19 feet are expected along
the coast.
* WHERE...North Coast zone.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low-lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur around the 11 AM
high tide on Saturday. Forecast confidence is currently moderate
in 2 to 3 feet of inundation. However, there is a 10 percent
chance of water levels up to 3.5 feet above ground level. In
addition to the expected flooding on Saturday, flooding may
continue through Monday during the late morning to mid-day high
tides.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
with inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is expected.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding
possible. Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is likely
along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. Large waves of 17
to 19 feet are expected along the coast.
* WHERE...Central Coast zone.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST
Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning
through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low-lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur around the late
morning high tide on Friday and Saturday. Additional flooding
may continue through Monday during the late morning to mid-day
high tides.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
with inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is expected.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding
possible. Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is likely
along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. Large waves of 17
to 19 feet are expected along the coast.
* WHERE...Central Coast zone.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST
Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning
through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low-lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur around the late
morning high tide on Friday and Saturday. Additional flooding
may continue through Monday during the late morning to mid-day
high tides.
ESFSEW
A stronger storm will set up along the coast over the weekend with
the potential to bring more significant precipitation to the region.
Heaviest amounts over the southwestern slopes of the Olympic
Mountains may result in potential for the Skokomish River to rise
above flood stage Saturday afternoon. Snow levels around 4500 feet
Saturday are expected to lower to around 3000 feet early Sunday
morning. Ongoing precipitation through early next week could help
keep the river levels elevated into Monday.
Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.
ESFSEW
A stronger storm will set up along the coast over the weekend with
the
potential to bring more significant precipitation to the region.
Heaviest amounts over the southwestern slopes of the Olympic
Mountains result in potential for the Skokomish River to rise above
flood stage Saturday afternoon. Snow levels around 4500 feet
Saturday are expected to lower to around 3000 feet early Sunday
morning. Ongoing precipitation through early next week could help
keep the river levels elevated into Monday.
Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Inundation of 2 to
3 feet above ground level is likely along shorelines and low-
lying coastal areas. Waves of 15-17 feet are expected along the
coast.
* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones.
* WHEN...Highest impacts will occur within 2 hours of the 11 AM
high tide on Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated or damaged. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Forecast confidence is currently moderate
in 2 to 3 feet of inundation. However, there is a 10 percent
chance of water levels up to 3.5 feet above ground level. In
addition to the expected flooding on Saturday, flooding will be
possible starting Friday and will continue through Monday during
the late morning to mid-day high tides.
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington,
North Central Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter of a mile at times in
freezing fog.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of
Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility and slick roads could make driving
conditions hazardous.
* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter mile at times in freezing
fog.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley and Foothills of the Blue
Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility and slick roads could make driving
conditions hazardous.
