Patchy freezing fog has been observed at the Ellensburg airport
and along the Interstate 90 and 82 corridors. The visibility is
one quarter mile or less and is expected to slowly improve during
the morning, breaking between 11 AM and noon. Motorists are urged
to use caution as there may be sudden reductions in visibility
and a potential for icy roadways.
* WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations 4
to 8 inches on the main passes, with an inch possible as low as
2000 feet. Higher amounts likely on the higher peaks and ridges
above 5000 feet.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South
Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads and bridges will likely become slick and
snowpacked.
Areas of freezing fog will continue along along the Blue Mountain
Foothills and the Oregon side of the Lower Columbia Basin through
the early morning on New Years. The visibility of one quarter
mile or less will be observed in some locations. A weather system
bringing rain will arrive after midnight and will allow the fog
to lift for most location. Motorists are urged to use caution as
there will be a sudden reduction in the visibility as well as icy
spots on the roadways. Happy New Year and be careful while
traveling on the roads this evening.
Patchy dense freezing fog has been observed along Interstate 90
from Easton to Vantage. The visibility is one quarter mile or
less and is expected to linger through the evening hours. Although
the visibility will improve later in the evening, there will be
light snow developing overnight with up to an inch in the Kittitas
Valley and 1 to 2 inches along Elk Heights, Manastash Ridge, and
Ryegrass Summit. Happy New Year and be careful while traveling on
the roads this evening.
Patchy dense fog has formed along the Blue Mountain Foothills,
including the Walla Walla Airport and along Highway 11 near Athena
and Weston. The visibility is one quarter mile or less and is
expected to linger through the evening hours. Motorists are urged
to use caution as there will be a sudden reduction in the
visibility. Happy New Year and be careful while traveling on the
roads this evening.
* WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations 4
to 8 inches on the main passes, with an inch possible as low as
2000 feet. Higher amounts likely on the higher peaks and ridges
above 5000 feet.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South
Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads and bridges will likely become slick and
snowpacked.
* WHAT...Visibility one half mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Additionally, temperatures below freezing could make for slick
spots on road surfaces and sidewalks.
Patchy dense fog has formed in areas of the Gorge and across the
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, primarily along the I-84 corridor.
Visibilities of one quarter mile or less are occurring and
expected to linger through much of the morning, likely dissipating
by noon. Current temperatures are hovering around freezing, so
roadways may have spots of ice that may impact travel. Motorists
are urged to use caution as visibilities could change quickly.
* WHAT...Visibility 1/2 mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Additionally, temperatures below freezing could make for slick
spots on road surfaces and sidewalks.
Snow showers will continue through the day today over the Cascades,
allowing for several more inches of accumulating snow, which may
impact travel over the mountain passes.
* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 feet.
Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches possible.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.
* WHERE...Holden Village, Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Snow showers will continue through the day today over the Cascades,
allowing for several more inches of accumulating snow, which may
impact travel over the mountain passes.
* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 feet.
Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on Highway 2 over Stevens
Pass.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult on Highway 2 over Stevens
Pass.
* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 feet.
Additional snow accumulations of 1-3 inches possible through this
morning.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 4500 feet. Isolated to scattered snow
showers this morning with additional snow accumulations up to two
inches.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
A band of moderate snow will be positioned over the Spokane Area
through 5 AM this morning. Snowfall rates of up to a half of an
inch per hour is expected. Heaviest snow rates with a quick one to
two inches of snow will be possible along Interstate 90 between
Medical Lake and Spokane Valley and along Highway 2 between
Reardan and Airway Heights. The beginning of the morning commute
may be impacted. Be prepared for quickly changing conditions with
reduced visibility and winter travel conditions.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Heavy rain has ended across the Olympic Peninsula, with only
showers expected to persist across the area on Monday. This will
allow for the Skokomish river to continue to recede and to fall
below flood stage by early Monday morning.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread
flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West
Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM PST Sunday the stage was 16.6 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 PM PST Sunday was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
after midnight tonight and continue falling towards 16.0 feet
by late tomorrow night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulation 3 to 6 inches.
* WHERE...Stehekin, Holden Village, and Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
