NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches for Stevens Pass. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches for Stevens Pass. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches above 3000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on exposed ridgelines. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate to heavy snow and breezy conditions will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches above 3500 feet and 4 to 7 inches above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph on exposed ridgelines. * 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...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 15 inches. Accumulations up to 20 inches above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The bulk of the heaviest snow will fall between through 11 AM Thursday.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches through this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected with 12 to 20 inches of snow tonight through Saturday morning. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches through this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected with 12 to 20 inches of snow tonight through Saturday morning. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 AM PDT this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches at pass levels. Areas above 5000 ft could see snow accumulations up to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow and breezy conditions will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

* WHAT...Snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT 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 are expected along the base and slopes of the northern Blue Mountains. South to southeast winds today will become southwest winds late evening into Thursday morning.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Snow accumulations 6 to 9 inches through Thursday morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected with 12 to 20 inches of snow Thursday night through Saturday morning. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Snow accumulations 6 to 9 inches through Thursday morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected with 12 to 20 inches of snow Thursday night through Saturday morning. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches for Stevens Pass. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches for Stevens Pass. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Stevens Pass. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches for Stevens Pass. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches for Stevens Pass. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Stevens Pass. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches at pass levels. Areas above 5000 ft could see snow accumulations up to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow and breezy conditions will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

A series of winter systems move in through the end of the week bringing heavy snow to the Cascades. There are three different disturbances, but will blend into one overall impactful scenario. Snow levels will begin to rise on Friday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 15 inches. Accumulations up to 20 inches above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The bulk of the heaviest snow will fall between 1 AM through 11 AM Thursday.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 to 12 inches. Up to 17 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is around a 20% chance that snow accumulation would exceed 12 inches at elevations above 4000 feet. For this scenario to occur, colder air would need to be present than what is forecast. This first system will be closely followed by a second frontal system so there may be minimal break between them.