* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southeast
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, San Juan County, Western Skagit
County, and Western Whatcom County.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 10 PM PST
this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from this evening through
Thursday afternoon.
* 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...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, south
winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph late tonight becoming
west Thursday morning.
* WHERE...North Coast.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For
the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST
Thursday.
* 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...For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous
surf conditions. Breakers 25 to 30 feet. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected.
* WHERE...South Washington Coast.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to
4 PM PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to
noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to two feet 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. Minor beach erosion
may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal
water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Toke Point is forecast to reach 12 feet at
9 am on Thursday.
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous
surf conditions. Breakers 25 to 30 feet. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected.
* WHERE...South Washington Coast.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to
4 PM PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to
noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to two feet 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. Minor beach erosion
may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal
water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Toke Point is forecast to reach 12 feet at
9 am on Thursday.
* WHAT...Snow expected. From 4500 feet to 5000 feet, total snow
accumulation 3 to 8 inches. Above 5000 feet, total snow
accumulations of 10 to 18 inches. Winds gusting 25 to 45 mph
tonight into Thursday.
* WHERE...West Slopes of the Northern and Central Oregon
Cascades, and South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected
for the base of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and
Washington.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of
Washington.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total
snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
extremely dangerous driving conditions.
* WHAT...Wet snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations
up to 8 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total
snow accumulations up to 6 to 12 inches.
* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.
* WHAT...South winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph
tonight. After 3 am Thursday, winds will become west to southwest
20 to 30 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph. These strong winds will be
primarily across the higher terrain. Winds will gradually ease
after 9 am.
* WHERE...Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Some
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph are
expected along the headlands and open exposed areas like the
beaches. Elsewhere, expect gusts of 45 to 55 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Some
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect two bursts of strong winds. First,
ahead of the cold front as it moves ashore around 2 am Thursday.
Then, winds ease a bit, then another burst of strong west to
southwest winds from 4 to 8 am as low pressure north of the region
moves inland.
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. A light
glaze of ice with freezing fog.
* WHERE...Wilbur, Creston, Harrington, Quincy, Coulee City, Moses
Lake, Othello, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Ephrata, and Ritzville.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility and ice formation from freezing fog may
result in hazardous driving conditions.
...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
ACROSS THE CASCADES...
.A winter system will move across the region during the afternoon
into evening on Christmas and bring widespread mountain snow to the
Cascades through Thursday.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total
snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
extremely dangerous driving conditions.
...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
ACROSS THE CASCADES...
.A winter system will move across the region during the afternoon
into evening on Christmas and bring widespread mountain snow to the
Cascades through Thursday.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total
snow accumulations up to 6 to 12 inches.
* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than
3500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North
Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central
Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous.
Visibilities may be reduced due to falling and blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations of 6 to 12 inches will be
possible for elevations between 3000 to 3500 feet, including
Snoqualmie Pass.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than
4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Olympics.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous.
Visibilities may be reduced due to falling and blowing snow.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 17 to 24 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday.
* 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.
An atmospheric river Wednesday into Thursday is expected to produce
heavy rainfall across parts of the region.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
county, Clallam.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- rainfall accumulations of 4 to 6 inches over the Olympics
expected. Expect rises on rivers and streams due to the heavy
precipitation, and the Bogachiel River may rise above flood
stage Thursday afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected
for the base of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and
Washington.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of
Washington.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
