* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up o 1 to 3
feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Olympic mountains and valleys, including Hurricane
Ridge, Amanda Park, and Quinault.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Very strong winds
could cause extensive tree damage.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 1000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of up to 2 to 4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Whatcom and Skagit
Counties, including Maple Falls, the Mount Baker Ski Area,
Newhalem, Lyman, and Concrete, Cascade mountains and valleys
of Snohomish and King Counties, including Darrington, Index,
Skykomish, Stevens Pass, and Snoqualmie Pass and Cascade
mountains and valleys of Pierce and Lewis Counties, including
the Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Paradise on Mount Rainier,
Ashford, Randle, and Packwood.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could
cause tree damage.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60
mph.
* WHERE...Mountain Road, Peola, and Cloverland Road.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult travel. Strong winds
could cause damage to trees and power lines.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total mountain accumulations of 1 to 3
feet except 2 to 4 feet above 4000 feet. For Stehekin area 4 to 8
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph in the mountains.
* WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving
conditions especially over the Cascade Passes. Strong winds could
cause damage to trees and isolated power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of one inch per hour are
possible over Stevens Pass through this morning. Heavy snowfall
coupled with gusty winds could create white-out conditons at times.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph. Highest snow totals will be along the
Washington/Idaho border and the higher hills.
* WHERE...La Crosse, Oakesdale, Colfax, Downtown Spokane, Davenport,
Fairfield, Cheney, Uniontown, Spokane Valley, Rockford, Airway
Heights, Pullman, Tekoa, and Rosalia.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change to rain this morning leading
to slushy roads.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Potlatch, Plummer, Kettle Falls, Flowery Trail Road, Ione,
Metaline Falls, Newport, Moscow, Orin-Rice Road, Coeur d'Alene,
Worley, Chewelah, Metaline, Tiger, Northport, Genesee, Fruitland,
Hayden, Post Falls, Deer Park, Colville, and Springdale-Hunters
Road.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will transition to rain this morning
that could lead to slush on roadways.
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches with local amounts
up to 7 inches in the mountains. Except up to 1 inch for the Twisp
and Carlton areas. Winds gusting up to 50 MPH in the mountains.
* WHERE...Leavenworth, Conconully, Loup Loup Pass, Mazama, Methow,
Winthrop, Plain, and Twisp.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the morning commute.
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Creston, Odessa, Badger Mountain Road, Bridgeport, Quincy,
Coulee City, Grand Coulee, Nespelem, Oroville, Waterville,
Disautel Pass, Ritzville, Mansfield, Okanogan, Ephrata, Omak,
Brewster, Othello, Moses Lake, Harrington, Wilbur, and Tonasket.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* 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 occur late Wednesday
night into early Thursday morning.
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Wallowa County, John Day Basin, Foothills
of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Foothills of the
Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of
the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur right at
the base of the Blue and Wallowa Mountains, including areas
such as Cabbage Hill along I-84.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 60
mph expected, mainly along ridgetops.
* WHERE...Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60
mph.
* WHERE...Peola, Cloverland Road, and Mountain Road.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult travel. Strong winds
could cause damage to trees and power lines.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total mountain accumulations of 1 to 3
feet except 2 to 4 feet above 4000 feet. For Stehekin area 4 to 8
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph in the mountains.
* WHERE...Stehekin, Holden Village, and Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving
conditions especially over the Cascade Passes. Strong winds could
cause damage to trees and isolated power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of one inch per hour are
possible over Stevens Pass through early Wednesday morning. Heavy
snowfall coupled with gusty winds could create white-out conditons
at times.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph. Highest snow totals will be along the
Washington/Idaho border and the higher hills.
* WHERE...Pullman, Rosalia, Spokane Valley, Tekoa, Downtown Spokane,
Airway Heights, La Crosse, Fairfield, Oakesdale, Uniontown,
Colfax, Cheney, Rockford, and Davenport.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will change to rain Wednesday morning
leading to slushy roads.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Newport, Post Falls, Metaline Falls, Hayden, Northport,
Coeur d'Alene, Moscow, Colville, Ione, Metaline, Potlatch, Worley,
Orin-Rice Road, Chewelah, Kettle Falls, Fruitland, Genesee, Deer
Park, Plummer, Flowery Trail Road, Springdale-Hunters Road, and
Tiger.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will transition to rain Wednesday
morning that could lead to slush on roadways.
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches with local amounts
up to 7 inches in the mountains. Except up to 1 inch for the Twisp
and Carlton areas. Winds gusting up to 50 MPH in the mountains.
* WHERE...Plain, Conconully, Winthrop, Twisp, Mazama, Methow,
Leavenworth, and Loup Loup Pass.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
AVWOTX
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...High avalanche danger is expected on Wednesday at all
elevations.
* WHERE...West slopes of the Cascades North, Central, and Stevens
Pass Zones, including Hwy 542, Mt Baker, the Mountain Loop Hwy,
and Stevens Pass areas.
* WHEN...In effect from Tue 18:00 PST to Wed 18:00 PST.
* IMPACTS...Heavy precipitation, very strong and gusty winds, and
rising snow levels will create very dangerous avalanche
conditions.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very large avalanches may
occur naturally and descend into lower elevations, including
openings in the forest. Travel in avalanche terrain is not
recommended. Avoid any area where avalanches can start, run, or
stop.
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.
AVWSEW
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...High avalanche danger is expected on Wednesday at all
elevations.
* WHERE...West slopes of the Cascades North, Central, and Stevens
Pass Zones, including Hwy 542, Mt Baker, the Mountain Loop Hwy,
and Stevens Pass areas.
* WHEN...In effect from Tue 18:00 PST to Wed 18:00 PST.
* IMPACTS...Heavy precipitation, very strong and gusty winds, and
rising snow levels will create very dangerous avalanche
conditions.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very large avalanches may
occur naturally and descend into lower elevations, including
openings in the forest. Travel in avalanche terrain is not
recommended. Avoid any area where avalanches can start, run, or
stop.
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...Heavy snow above 1000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of up to 2 to 4 feet Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Cascade mountains of Whatcom and Skagit Counties,
including the Mount Baker Ski Area, Cascade mountains of
Snohomish and King Counties, including Stevens Pass, and
Snoqualmie Pass and Cascade mountains of Pierce and Lewis
Counties, including the Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Paradise on
Mount Rainier.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could
cause tree damage.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 to 3
feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Olympic mountains, including Hurricane Ridge.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Very strong winds
could cause extensive tree damage.
