...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Another round of rainfall is impacting the region which will keep
the river above flood stage through at least Wednesday.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 PM PST Monday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to start rising this
afternoon and crest around 17.7 feet late tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday
afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 15 to 25 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and
other structures unexpectedly. Localized beach erosion is
possible. People can be swept off rocks and jetties, and drown
while observing high surf.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
dangerous driving conditions. Strong winds could cause blowing
snow and tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations for Snoqualmie Pass are
only expected to be around 2 to 5 inches. This advisory includes
White Pass.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills
of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Foothills of the
Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 65
mph expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of
Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* 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 60 mph. Gusts up
to 70 mph on beaches and headlands, and the higher terrain of the
Coast Range and Willapa Hills.
* WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast, North
and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, and Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to saturated soils from the previous
day's rainfall, tree damage is possible which could cause more
widespread power outages or structure damage.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, and
Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain showers through the area may produce
locally gusty outflow winds with speeds up to 55 mph. Due to
saturated soils from the previous day's rainfall, tree damage is
possible which could cause more widespread power outages or
structure damage.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Central and Southern
Willamette Valley, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys,
and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain showers through the area may produce
locally gusty outflow winds with speeds up to 55 mph. Due to
saturated soils from the previous day's rainfall, tree damage is
possible which could cause more widespread power outages or
structure damage.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than
4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with
locally higher amounts over the higher peaks.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than
4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches, with
locally higher amounts over the higher peaks.
* WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very
strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow in gusty winds may cause locally
reduced visibilities at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than
3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with
locally higher amounts over the higher peaks.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong
winds could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Banding and convergence may develop right
over Snoqualmie Pass, which can lead to lower snow levels, which
can enhance snowfall amounts especially overnight into Tuesday
morning.
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, large waves and dangerous surf
conditions. Breakers up to 35 feet. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until noon PST Tuesday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM to 2 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays,
sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers.
Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other
structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and
jetties and drown while observing high surf. Severe beach
erosion may destroy coastal properties and buildings. Higher
than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying
shoreline.
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, large waves and dangerous surf
conditions. Breakers up to 35 feet. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until noon PST Tuesday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM to 2 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays,
sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers.
Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other
structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and
jetties and drown while observing high surf. Severe beach
erosion may destroy coastal properties and buildings. Higher
than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying
shoreline.
...HEAVY SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS EXPECTED OVER THE SOUTH WASHINGTON
CASCADES...
.A strong frontal system will bring snow showers, heavy at times, to
the South Washington Cascades above 4000 feet. In addition to
falling snow, winds will be strong around 60 mph which, with heavy
snow fall rates, could reduce visibility at times.
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow
accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds with heavy snowfall rates may
reduce visibility at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected Above 3000 feet. Total snow
accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45
mph on slopes exposed to west wind.
* WHERE...Holden Village and Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving
conditions with periods of heavy snow late Monday night into
Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected overnight
Monday Night into Tuesday Morning with snow rates of 1 inch per
hour possible.
* WHAT...Snow Above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4
and 9 inches with the highest amounts above 3000 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Conconully, Loup Loup Pass, and Mazama.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Idaho...
Washington...
Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Latah and Whitman Counties.
.Rivers, creeks, and streams across Whitman, Latah, and Spokane
counties will continue to run high Monday and Tuesday. Heavy rain
over the weekend will be followed by periods of light to moderate
rain Monday afternoon, Monday night and Tuesday.
For the Palouse River...including Potlatch...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Palouse River near Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water will be up to the back door at the
city shop in Palouse. Water will approach the home on Main Street
near Hayton Greene Park. Lions Club Park in Palouse will be
submerged and water will be around the playground at the Hayton
Greene Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM PST Monday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM PST Monday was 17.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 13.3 feet
tonight.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.5 feet on 01/17/2011.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Ritzville, Uniontown, La Crosse, Spokane Valley, Airway
Heights, Mansfield, Coulee City, Grand Coulee, Moscow, Genesee,
Davenport, Badger Mountain Road, Creston, Wilbur, Downtown
Spokane, Waterville, Fairfield, Tekoa, Rockford, Plummer, Odessa,
Colfax, Cheney, Harrington, Potlatch, Rosalia, Pullman, and
Oakesdale.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated ground from recent rains may
contribute to heightened potential for falling trees and power
outages.
