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* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Little to no snow accumulation Moses Lake to Othello. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Ephrata, Othello, Moses Lake, and Quincy. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on winter travel conditions between Quincy and Ephrata and sections of I-90 near George for the Wednesday morning commute.

...A STRONG LOW WILL BRING SIGNIFICANT WIND AND WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS TO SOUTHERN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH WEDNESDAY... .A cold front will move through the region Tuesday evening, bringing heavy snow to locations mostly above 4000 feet. Once the front passes Wednesday night, heavy wet snow will continue to fall, especially over northern California near Mt. Shasta City. There is a low chance an extreme snow event occurs around Mt Shasta City with 2 to 3 feet falling in that area through Wednesday evening. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph over high exposed terrain. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County. In Oregon, Klamath Basin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

...A STRONG LOW WILL BRING SIGNIFICANT WIND AND WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS TO SOUTHERN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH WEDNESDAY... .A cold front will move through the region Tuesday evening, bringing heavy snow to locations mostly above 4000 feet. Once the front passes Wednesday night, heavy wet snow will continue to fall, especially over northern California near Mt. Shasta City. There is a low chance an extreme snow event occurs around Mt Shasta City with 2 to 3 feet falling in that area through Wednesday evening. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The Warning is for portions of Highway 97 near Chemult and the junction of Highways 97 and 138 as well as higher terrain in eastern Klamath County and western Lake County. The advisory is for portions of Highway 97 south of the junction with Highways 97 and 138 and near Crescent, portions of Highway 31 east of Crescent. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Blowing snow could result in greatly reduced visibilities at times.

...A STRONG LOW WILL BRING SIGNIFICANT WIND AND WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS TO SOUTHERN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH WEDNESDAY... .A cold front will move through the region Tuesday evening, bringing heavy snow to locations mostly above 4000 feet. Once the front passes Wednesday night, heavy wet snow will continue to fall, especially over northern California near Mt. Shasta City. There is a low chance an extreme snow event occurs around Mt Shasta City with 2 to 3 feet falling in that area through Wednesday evening. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The Warning is for portions of Highway 97 near Chemult and the junction of Highways 97 and 138 as well as higher terrain in eastern Klamath County and western Lake County. The advisory is for portions of Highway 97 south of the junction with Highways 97 and 138 and near Crescent, portions of Highway 31 east of Crescent. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Blowing snow could result in greatly reduced visibilities at times.

...A STRONG LOW WILL BRING SIGNIFICANT WIND AND WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS TO SOUTHERN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH WEDNESDAY... .A cold front will move through the region Tuesday evening, bringing heavy snow to locations mostly above 4000 feet. Once the front passes Wednesday night, heavy wet snow will continue to fall, especially over northern California near Mt. Shasta City. There is a low chance an extreme snow event occurs around Mt Shasta City with 2 to 3 feet falling in that area through Wednesday evening. * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 4000 ft in the high central Cascades in Klamath, Jackson and Douglas Counties, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 32 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph over exposed terrain. * WHERE...The south central Oregon Cascades, including Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, and portions of Highway 62, 138, and 230. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

...A STRONG LOW WILL BRING SIGNIFICANT WIND AND WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS TO SOUTHERN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH WEDNESDAY... .A cold front will move through the region Tuesday evening, bringing heavy snow to locations mostly above 4000 feet. Once the front passes Wednesday night, heavy wet snow will continue to fall, especially over northern California near Mt. Shasta City. There is a low chance an extreme snow event occurs around Mt Shasta City with 2 to 3 feet falling in that area through Wednesday evening. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 ft in the southern Cascades and Siskiyous in Jackson and Klamath Counties. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 13 inches with up to 24 inches over high remote terrain. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph over high exposed terrain. * WHERE...Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades including Howard Prairie, Lake of the Woods, Siskiyou Summit on Interstate 5, and Highways 66 and 140. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Blowing snow could result in greatly reduced visibilities at times.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning. Significant impacts may occur at lower-than-usual wind speeds due to the atypical easterly wind direction.

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Coast, North Coast, Western Strait of Juan De Fuca, Bellevue and Vicinity, and East Puget Sound Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning. Significant impacts may occur at lower-than-usual wind speeds due to the atypical easterly wind direction.

* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations greater than 3000 ft. Total snow accumulations up to 12 to 24 inches with locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. Blizzard-like conditions are possible at times due to winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest east winds will occur along the northern slopes Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning.

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected at or above elevations greater than 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. Snow totals of 3 to 7 inches through the Cascade Passes. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong east winds with snow levels 2500 to 3000 feet in the Cascade Passes tonight into Wednesday morning. The greatest reductions in visibility will likely occur near the Cascade Crest.

* WHAT...Large waves of 20 to 24 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown wile observing high surf. Localized beach erosion is possible.

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding possible. Inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...San Juan County and Western Whatcom County zones. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM PST Wednesday. * 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...High tide will occur around 10 AM PST Wednesday morning.

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers 21 to 26 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...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.

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers 21 to 26 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...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.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly lowered visibilities in stronger winds will be possible.

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches, locally 6-8 across the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches, locally 10+ across the peaks and crests. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief periods of near whiteout conditions may be possible with this system. Widespread blizzard level conditions should be limited to the peaks of the region.

* WHAT...South to Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.