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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Elevations above 4500 feet in the Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County Counties. This includes portions of Highway 97 north of Modoc Point, and Highway 140 east of Dairy. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, heaviest above 4500 feet. * WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, highest along the Cascade crest. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* WHAT...Snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Treasure Valley Zones. * WHEN...Until noon MST today. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches, with higher amounts up to 15 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph over exposed higher terrain. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades Mountains above 3500 feet elevation. This includes portions of Highway 62, Crater Lake, Highway 138 near Diamond Lake, Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods, and higher portions of Highway 66. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will start out around 3500 feet then gradually rise Wednesday, to 5000 feet by the afternoon.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, mainly over higher terrain. * WHERE...The Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County Counties. This includes portions of Highway 97 in Klamath County and Highway 140 in Klamath and far western Lake County. This also includes Klamath Falls, Chiloquin, Chemult, Blue and surrounding communities. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

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.

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.

...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 Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Some farm buildings may be threatened and roads covered in low areas by rising water. Expect widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River floodplain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 22.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM PST Tuesday was 23.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 22.6 feet late this evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.4 feet on 02/19/1983. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will be along US-20 through Santiam Pass, with lesser amounts elsewhere.

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.

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.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County. For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Some farm buildings may be threatened and roads covered in low areas by rising water. Expect widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River floodplain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 23.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM PST Tuesday was 23.9 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 23.0 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.1 feet on 11/22/1998. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will be along US-20 through Santiam Pass, with lesser amounts elsewhere.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations one to two inches. * WHERE...Treasure Valley Zones. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

* 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...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches, with 1 to 2 inches possible down to 3000 feet. Accumulations of a foot or more are possible on the higher peaks and ridges above 5000 feet. * WHERE...Cascades of Lane County and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads and especially bridges will likely become slick and snowpacked.

* 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...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches, with higher amounts up to 12 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph over exposed higher terrain. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades Mountains above 4000 feet elevation. This includes portions of Highway 62, Crater Lake, Highway 138 near Diamond Lake, Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods, and higher portions of Highway 66. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will start out around 3500 to 4000 feet then gradually rise Wednesday afternoon to 5000 feet.