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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 2:17AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

6 months 1 week ago
* 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.
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Winter Storm Warning issued December 25 at 2:17AM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

6 months 1 week ago
* 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.
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High Wind Warning issued December 25 at 1:35AM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

6 months 1 week ago
* 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.
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High Wind Warning issued December 25 at 1:35AM PST until December 26 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

6 months 1 week ago
* 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.
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Dense Fog Advisory issued December 24 at 11:49PM PST until December 25 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

6 months 1 week ago
* 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.
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Winter Storm Warning issued December 24 at 10:10PM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

6 months 1 week ago
...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.
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Winter Storm Warning issued December 24 at 10:10PM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

6 months 1 week ago
...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.
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Winter Storm Warning issued December 24 at 10:09PM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

6 months 1 week ago
* 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.
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High Surf Advisory issued December 24 at 8:56PM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

6 months 1 week ago
* 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.
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Flood Watch issued December 24 at 8:37PM PST until December 27 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

6 months 1 week ago
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
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Wind Advisory issued December 24 at 8:07PM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

6 months 1 week ago
* 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.
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Flood Warning issued December 24 at 4:36PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

6 months 1 week ago
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The river is expected to remain in minor flood stage through early Thursday morning. Additional rounds of precipitation are expected to bring the river back into moderate flood stage early Thursday morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 PM PST Tuesday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in minor flood stage through early Thursday morning. The river will then rise into moderate flood stage Thursday. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.7 feet on 01/04/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Winter Storm Warning issued December 24 at 3:55PM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

6 months 1 week ago
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet with lower amounts possible for Snoqualmie. 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.
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Winter Storm Warning issued December 24 at 3:52PM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

6 months 1 week ago
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet with lower amounts possible for Snoqualmie. 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...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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High Wind Watch issued December 24 at 3:22PM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

6 months 1 week ago
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * 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...There is considerable variability in possible outcomes for wind speeds along the coast during this time. There is a 10% chance that gusts along the Central Oregon Beaches could see wind gusts around 50 mph, while the worst case scenario shows nearly 70 mph.
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High Wind Watch issued December 24 at 3:22PM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

6 months 1 week ago
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, and Willapa Hills. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * 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...Uncertainty remains high due to variability in the weather pattern. There is a 10% chance of gusts as high as 70 mph, and a 10% chance for gusts as low as 45 mph.
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