* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches. On the higher benches of the Waterville Plateau 4 to 7
inches expected. Along the Columbia River accumulations will
generally be 1 to 2 inches.
* WHERE...Badger Mountain Road, Cashmere, Number 1 Canyon, Chelan,
Pangborn Airport, Waterville, Entiat, Number 2 Canyon, Wenatchee,
and Mansfield.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 2 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
ESFSEW
Multiple weather systems will move across western Washington Friday
through the weekend, bringing heavy precipitation at times to the
Olympic Peninsula. Heaviest amounts are forecast over the
southwestern slopes of the Olympic Mountains, with 2 to 4 inches of
rainfall expected during this period. This will result in the
potential for the Skokomish River to rise above flood stage over the
weekend. Snow levels will initially be between 5000 to 6000 feet on
Friday, and will drop between 3500 to 4500 feet Saturday and Sunday.
Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
to 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a brief period this evening when
the snow tapers off before the snow increases again in intensity
tonight.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
to 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades
Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and light
ice accumulation will be in the vicinity of Trout Lake and
Glenwood.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
evening and Friday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow totals are expected in the
western portions and higher elevations of the Yakima and Kittitas
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1
to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and ice
accumulation will be in the vicinity of Satus Pass and Bickleton.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Light snow this afternoon will mix
with and change to rain and freezing rain tonight. Most of the
freezing rain will occur in the valleys between 500 and 2000 feet.
Snow levels will hover near 500 feet into this evening, then
slowly rise overnight reaching 2500 feet or higher later tonight.
Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with ice
accumulations of a tenth to a quarter of an inch likely. Heavier
snow accumulations expected for areas above 3000 feet, where 3 to
9 inches of snow is expected through tonight.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades and Upper Hood River
Valley. In Washington, South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
to 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
Patchy dense fog and freezing fog are continuing to linger across
portions of north-central Oregon and along the northern Blue
Mountain foothills. Area webcams and observations highlight
primary concerns along the Highway 11, Highway 97, and Highway 197
corridors, where visibilities are one quarter mile or less.
Motorists are urged to use caution as visibilities could change
quickly.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7
inches. Between Coles Corner and Stevens Pass 6 to 10 inches is
expected.
* WHERE...Leavenworth, Stehekin, Holden Village, Stevens Pass, and
Plain.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches.
Locations along the Columbia River will generally see 1 to 2
inches. The mountains above 3000 feet will see 4 to 8 inches, with
locally higher amounts in Idaho.
* WHERE...Metaline, Ione, Colville, Flowery Trail Road, Priest
River, Deer Park, Northport, Clark Fork, Newport, Athol,
Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Eastport, Springdale-Hunters Road,
Kettle Falls, Fruitland, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Orin-Rice Road,
Tiger, Metaline Falls, and Chewelah.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches. Locations along the Okanogan and Columbia River will
generally see an inch or less. Loup Loup and Sherman Pass is
expected to see 5 to 7 inches.
* WHERE...Methow, Twisp, Omak, Inchelium, Disautel Pass, Chesaw
Road, Loup Loup Pass, Brewster, Nespelem, Wauconda, Conconully,
Winthrop, Okanogan, Sherman Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit,
Tonasket, Republic, Mazama, Oroville, Boulder Creek Road, and
Bridgeport.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches. On the higher benches of the Waterville Plateau 4 to 7
inches expected. Along the Columbia River accumulations will
generally be 1 to 2 inches.
* WHERE...Entiat, Mansfield, Cashmere, Wenatchee, Pangborn Airport,
Badger Mountain Road, Chelan, Waterville.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 2 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1
to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and ice
accumulation will be in the vicinity of Satus Pass and Bickleton.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
to 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades
Crest.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and light
ice accumulation will be in the vicinity of Trout Lake and
Glenwood.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and
cause dangerous driving conditions due to slippery and
snow-covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Friday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow totals are expected in the
western portions and higher elevations of the Yakima and Kittitas
valleys. Lower totals are anticipated in the lower elevations
towards Sunnyside and Granger.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations of one
tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Locally higher
accumulations possible.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades and Upper Hood River
Valley. Impacts mainly above 3000 feet but including Parkdale in
Upper Hood River Valley. In Washington, South Washington Cascades
above 3000 feet.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
ESFSEW
Multiple weather systems will move across Western Washington Friday
through the weekend with heavy precipitation at times, especially
over the Olympic Peninsula. Heaviest amounts are forecast over the
southwestern slopes of the Olympic Mountains, with 2 to 4 inches of
rainfall expected during this period. This will result in the
potential for the Skokomish River to rise above flood stage over the
weekend. Snow levels will initially be around 5000 feet on Friday,
with snow levels around 4000 feet Saturday and Sunday.
Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.
Patchy dense fog has formed in and around the Walla Walla
airport and in spots along the Highway 11 corridor. Visibilities
of on quarter mile or less are occurring and will slowly dissipate
and lift over the next two to three hours. Motorists are urged to
use caution as visibilities could change quickly.
Patchy dense fog has formed in and around the Pendleton airport,
Walla Walla airport, and along the Interstate 84 corridor between
Pendleton and Boardman. Visibilities of on quarter mile or less
are occurring and expected to linger through much of the morning,
likely dissipating between 11 AM and noon. Motorists are urged to
use caution as visibilities could change quickly.
