* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 1 to 2
feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-
lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM PST Saturday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds and increasing wave heights
causing wave run-up are enhancing the coastal flooding threat.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55
mph expected.
* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western
Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area.
* WHEN...From 7 AM PST Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will decrease briefly on Saturday
evening before picking up again late Saturday night. The
strongest winds will occur Sunday morning.
ESFSEW
A series of storm systems will spread moderate to heavy rainfall
across Western Washington this weekend and into early next week.
Storm total rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are possible across
the Olympic Peninsula. Snow levels near 2500-3000 ft may limit
runoff amounts. This amount of prolonged rainfall has the potential
to push the Skokomish River into flood stage.
Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.
ESFSEW
A series of storm systems will spread moderate to heavy rainfall
across Western Washington this weekend and into early next week.
Storm total rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are possible across
the Olympic Peninsula. Snow levels near 2500-3000 ft may limit
runoff amounts. This amount of prolonged rainfall has the potential
to push the Skokomish River into flood stage.
Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Lower Columbia River. In Washington,
Cowlitz County Lowlands.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing fog will be possible in areas
below freezing that are affected by fog.
Areas of fog are being observed in the Spokane and Coeur d'Alene
metro areas this morning. Areas impacted include I-90 from Coeur
d'Alene to Four Lakes and along US-2 from Spokane to the Fairchild
Air Force Base. Locally dense fog will result in visibilities to
a half mile or less. Use caution when heading out this morning.
When encountering dense fog, slow down, increase your following
distance, and do not use your high- beam headlights.
Through Monday evening, isolated to scattered snow showers, some
heavy at times, will impact Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
Spotters and cameras have reported rapidly changing road
conditions as snow showers move through. With the loss of
afternoon heating, temperatures will be falling near to below
freezing resulting in the potential for icy conditions on
untreated surfaces. Please use caution if traveling this evening
and overnight and be prepared for winter travel conditions.
* WHAT...Snow above 1500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of
2 to 5 inches.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills. In
Washington, South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times, with lowered
visibility and slick roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations will be variable over
distance and elevation, due to the showery nature of the
precipitation.
* WHAT...Wet snow above 500 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of up to 2 to 4 inches.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon and Central
Coast Range of Western Oregon. In Washington, Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations will be variable over
distance and elevation, due to the showery nature of the
precipitation.
* WHAT...Snow above 1500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 2
to 5 inches.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills. In
Washington, South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times, with lowered
visibility and slick roads.
* WHAT...Wet snow above 500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of
up to 2 inches.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon and Central
Coast Range of Western Oregon. In Washington, Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations will be variable over
distance and elevation, due to the showery nature of the
precipitation.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
* WHERE...Bonners Ferry, Lookout Pass, Tiger, Schweitzer Mountain
Road, St. Maries, Metaline Falls, Osburn, Priest River, Eastport,
Pinehurst, Ione, Flowery Trail Road, Kellogg, Fourth Of July Pass,
Fernwood, Northport, Metaline, Mullan, Chewelah, Kettle Falls,
Newport, Sandpoint, Fruitland, Deer Park, Clark Fork, Orin-Rice
Road, Athol, Wallace, Colville, Springdale-Hunters Road, and
Dobson Pass.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions during the Monday
morning commute.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches.
* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Whatcom and Skagit
Counties, including Maple Falls, the Mount Baker Ski Area,
Newhalem, Lyman, and Concrete.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on very difficult travel.
* WHAT...Snow at times above 1500 feet. Additional snow
accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected through Monday afternoon.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills. In
Washington, South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very challenging at times, with
lowered visibility and slick roads.
* WHAT...Wet snow at times above 500 feet. Additional snow
accumulations of 2 to 5 inches likely through Monday morning.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon and Central
Coast Range of Western Oregon. In Washington, Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations will be variable over
distance and elevation, due to the showery nature of the
precipitation.
* WHAT...Snow at times above 1500 feet. Additional snow
accumulations of 2 to 7 inches expected through Monday.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills. In
Washington, South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very challenging at times, with
lowered visibility and slick roads.
* WHAT...Wet snow at times above 500 feet. Additional snow
accumulations of 2 to 5 inches likely through Monday morning.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon and Central
Coast Range of Western Oregon. In Washington, Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations will be variable over
distance and elevation, due to the showery nature of the
precipitation.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 11 inches.
* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Whatcom and Skagit
Counties, including Maple Falls, the Mount Baker Ski Area,
Newhalem, Lyman, and Concrete.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on very difficult travel.
* WHAT...Snow showers expected. Total snow accumulations between 1
and 4 inches.
* WHERE...Sandpoint, Fourth Of July Pass, Kettle Falls, Deer Park,
Fruitland, Newport, Priest River, Orin-Rice Road, Metaline,
Springdale-Hunters Road, Metaline Falls, Clark Fork, Wallace,
Northport, Fernwood, Bonners Ferry, Osburn, Colville, Eastport,
Dobson Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Flowery Trail Road, Mullan,
Pinehurst, Lookout Pass, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Tiger,
Chewelah, Athol, and Ione.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Winter travel conditions for the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of moderate intensity snowfall will
bring minor accumulations to northeast Washington and the
Panhandle Monday morning. Warming road temperatures Monday
afternoon will diminish snow impacts along US-2, US-395, SR-20,
US-95, and I-90.
