...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.One to two inches of rain over the south slopes of the Olympics
will push the Skokomish River above flood stage Sunday morning.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...From late tonight to early Monday 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 9:30 PM PST Saturday the stage was 16.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.9 feet Sunday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon
or evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast.
* WHEN...From Monday evening through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly
pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious
injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping
anyone caught underneath.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Snow expected Above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations 2
to 5 inches with up to 10 inches along the crest.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
* WHAT...Wet snow and light ice expected. Total snow accumulations
up to one inch with ice accumulations to 0.02 inches.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Even light snowfall amounts can
accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to
slippery and snow-covered roads.
* WHAT...Snow expected Above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 5
to 9 inches at pass level up to 12 inches along the crests.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oregon...
John Day River at Service Creek affecting Wheeler County.
For the John Day River...including Service Creek...Minor flooding is
occurring.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...John Day River at Service Creek.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet,
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 PM PST Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:30 PM PST Saturday was 13.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river has crested and is falling and is
expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and
continue falling to 6.1 feet Tuesday, January 14.
- Flood stage is 11.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Visibility one to two miles with areas below one mile in
freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Freezing fog can create areas of ice.
* WHAT...Wet snow Above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of
3 to 6 inches, and up to 8 inches above 5500 feet.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow has been reported above
4700 feet, and lower elevations have been experiencing a rain/snow
mix. Precipitation will continue through the evening and slowly
taper through the early morning. As it decreases, temperatures
will steadily rise.
* WHAT...Wet snow Above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of
3 to 6 inches, and up to 8 inches above 5500 feet.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow has been reported above
4700 feet, and lower elevations have been experiencing a rain/snow
mix. Precipitation will continue through the evening and slowly
taper through the early morning. As it decreases, temperatures
will steadily rise.
A weather system will continue to bring steadier rainfall through
tonight across the Olympic Peninsula. Total rainfall accumulations
of 1 to 2 inches are expected within 24 hours. Rises on area rivers
are expected to continue as a result of this precipitation, with the
Skokomish River near Potlach potentially rising above flood stage
early Sunday morning.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
county, Mason.
* WHEN...From 7 PM PST this evening through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County.
For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille.
* WHEN...Until late Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The Coquille River is at flood stage.
Expect flooding of farmland and low-lying areas throughout the
flood plain along the Coquille River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM PST Saturday the stage was 21.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:45 PM PST Saturday was 21.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 22.0 feet late this evening. It will fall
below flood stage early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.0 feet on 02/28/1999.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Snow expected Above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations 2
to 5 inches with up to 10 inches along the crest.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.
* WHAT...Wet snow and light ice expected. Total snow accumulations
up to one inch with ice accumulations to 0.02 inches.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Even light snowfall amounts can
accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to
slippery and snow-covered roads.
* WHAT...Snow expected Above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 5
to 9 inches at pass level up to 12 inches along the crests.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft.
Total snow accumulations up to 12 inches.
* 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 Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation could briefly be in the form of
freezing rain at Snoqualmie Pass tonight into early Sunday morning.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches.
* WHERE...Stevens Pass, Holden Village, and Stehekin.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Slick travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop by the late afternoon, with
the heaviest snowfall rates occurring Saturday night.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
John Day River at Service Creek affecting Wheeler County.
For the John Day River...including Service Creek...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...John Day River at Service Creek.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.4 feet, moderate flooding will occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM PST Saturday the stage was 13.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 AM PST Saturday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 5.7 feet
Tuesday, January 14.
- Flood stage is 11.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.9 feet on 03/14/1983.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Visibility one to two miles with areas below one mile in
freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley, Simcoe Highlands, Yakima Valley, and
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Freezing fog can create areas of ice.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches.
* WHERE...Stehekin, Holden Village, and Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Slick travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will increase in intensity by the late
afternoon, with the heaviest snowfall rates occurring Saturday
night.