* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...South Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.
* 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...Strongest winds near the beaches and
headlands.
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2
feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-
lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Southwest
Interior, Western Skagit County, Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma
Area, Admiralty Inlet Area, Hood Canal Area, Seattle and
Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity zones.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 AM PST today.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.
Precipitation in the south slopes of the Olympics Tuesday night
into Wednesday could push the already running high Skokomish River
over flood stage.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
county, Mason.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Two to three inches of rain in the Olympics will force sharp
rises on the Skokomish River with flooding possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...WINTER WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS...
.An upper level trough will continue passing over the region today
providing a cool moist westerly flow into the Cascades. This will
result in continuing significant snow accumulations along the crest
of the Cascades.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft with an additional snow
accumulations of 3 and 6 inches mainly impacting the passes.
Higher accumulations are likely in the higher elevations along the
crest of the Cascades.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
Snow showers continuing in the Cascades today. Snow accumulations
will lessen this afternoon and evening.
* WHAT...Snow at or above elevations greater than 2000 ft.
Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North
Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central
Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions.
* WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65
mph possible.
* WHERE...Central Coast, North Coast, Western Strait of Juan De
Fuca, Bellevue and Vicinity, and East Puget Sound Lowlands.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph south of
Omak.
* WHERE...Omak, Disautel Pass, Sherman Pass, Wauconda, Tonasket,
Okanogan, Republic, Nespelem, Chesaw Road, Highway 20 Wauconda
Summit, Brewster, Bridgeport, Inchelium, Oroville, and Boulder
Creek Road.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Winter travel conditions
are expected during the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour will be
possible at times.
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy
snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches
possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph on the ridgetops and
through the passes.
* WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Be sure to have a
vehicle emergency supply kit when traveling. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could
cause damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will
be possible at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 9 and
18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph on
ridgetops.
* WHERE...Conconully, Methow, Mazama, Loup Loup Pass, Twisp, and
Winthrop.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Be sure to have a
vehicle emergency supply kit when traveling.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will
be possible at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10
and 20 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph on the
ridgetops.
* WHERE...Plain and Leavenworth.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Light snow will develop
during the Tuesday evening commute with heavy snow by the
Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will
be possible at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
10 inches possible with local amounts near a foot. Winds could
gust as high as 45 mph on the Waterville Plateau.
* WHERE...Waterville, Number 2 Canyon, Entiat, Number 1 Canyon,
Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, Chelan, Wenatchee, Pangborn
Airport, and Cashmere.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Light snow will develop
during the Tuesday evening and heavy snow will be possible by the
Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches and create blowing snow over the Waterville Plateau.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour will be
possible at times.
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy
snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches
possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph on the ridgetops and
through the passes.
* WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 PM PST this
afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Tuesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Be sure to have a
vehicle emergency supply kit when traveling. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could
cause damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will
be possible at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of 10 to 15 inches, locally higher near the crest line. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow accumulations will continue after
the warning expires into Tuesday morning with limited additional
impacts.
* WHAT...Heavy snow Above 4000 ft. Additional snow accumulations of
4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Additional snow accumulations of
4 to 8 inches at pass level and 8 to 12 inches over the Cascade
crest. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions.
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than
normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can
suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them
into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or
drowning.
* WHAT...Heavy snow at or above elevations greater than 2000 ft.
Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North
Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central
Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South Washington
Coast.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than
normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can
suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them
into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or
drowning.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Additional snow accumulations of
5 to 10 inches at pass level and 1 to 2 feet over the Cascade
crest. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.
