* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 to 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of the southern Oregon Cascades from Highway 140
northward. This includes Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, Lake of the
Woods and highways 140, 62, 138, and 230.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong
winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected between 6
am and 1 pm Sunday when there is a 80-90% of 1 inch per hour rates.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Additional rounds of rain over the Olympics today and Monday will
keep the Skokomish River above flood stage through early this week.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* 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 2:30 AM PST Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- The river previously crested at 17.5 feet around 5 PM
Thursday. The river remained in flood stage and crested again
late Saturday afternoon around 17.49 feet.
- Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to recede,
but remain steady above flood stage into Tuesday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 3000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of 10 to 14 inches at Willamette Pass and Santiam Pass, with 6 to
8 inches along highway 26 near Government Camp. Additional snow
accumulations of 15 to 20 inches expected above pass level. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads will become hazardous due to heavy snow. Travel
will be very difficult over the Cascade passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall accumulation will vary based on
elevation and exposure to wind, with the highest snow amounts
expected above 5500 feet. The Cascade passes will see impacts from
periods of heavy snow, especially Sunday afternoon and evening
when snowfall rates are expected to peak between 1-2 inches per
hour. Snow will start off dense and wet before becoming fluffier
and drier through the afternoon.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 3000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of 10 to 14 inches at Willamette Pass and Santiam Pass, with 6 to
8 inches along highway 26 near Government Camp. Additional snow
accumulations of 15 to 20 inches expected above pass level. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads will become hazardous due to heavy snow. Travel
will be very difficult over the Cascade passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall accumulation will vary based on
elevation and exposure to wind, with the highest snow amounts
expected above 5500 feet. The Cascade passes will see impacts from
periods of heavy snow, especially Sunday afternoon and evening
when snowfall rates are expected to peak between 1-2 inches per
hour. Snow will start off dense and wet before becoming fluffier
and drier through the afternoon.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 22 to 25 feet.
* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will create hazardous
conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate
beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible,
and exposed infrastructure may be damaged.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The prolonged period of hazardous surf
conditions will finally come to an end as swell gradually
diminishes through the weekend. Additional surf hazards are
possible later in the week.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 13
inches.
* WHERE...Stehekin, Holden Village, and Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulation of 1 to 5
inches at Peola and Anatone and 6 to 12 inches in the mountains
above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Anatone, Peola, Cloverland Road, and Mountain Road.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Oregon...
Pudding River at Aurora affecting East Central Willamette Valley
zone.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Pudding River at Aurora.
* WHEN...From Monday morning to Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Above 22.0 feet, expect minor flooding of low-lying
agricultural lands and access roads along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 AM PST Sunday the stage was 20.1 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest
forecast information.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The National Weather Service in Portland OR has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Oregon...
Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Benton and Polk Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Luckiamute River near Suver.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...Above 27.0 feet, expect flooding of low lying and
agricultural lands in the vicinity of Sarah Helmick State Park,
Highway 99W, and Parker Road. Some secondary roads and rural
access roads may be flooded at this point. Flooding along Buena
Vista Rd near the confluence with the Willamette is also likely,
especially if the Willamette is running high.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 AM PST Sunday the stage was 27.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 27.2 feet late this
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight to 17.9 feet early Thursday morning. It will
rise to 19.6 feet Saturday afternoon. It will then fall again
and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Idaho, Southern Twin Falls County. In Oregon, Harney
County.
* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/ early this morning to 5 PM MST /4
PM PST/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Idaho, Owyhee Mountains and Southwest Highlands. In
Oregon, Malheur County.
* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/ early this morning to 5 PM MST /4
PM PST/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Oregon...
Rogue River near Agness affecting Curry County.
For the Rogue River...including Agness...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rogue River near Agness.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning to early Monday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM PST Saturday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late Sunday
morning to 21.1 feet late Sunday evening. It will then fall
below flood stage late Monday morning to 9.3 feet late Friday
morning. It will rise to 10.3 feet Saturday, January 04. It
will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.9 feet on 01/18/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Oregon...
Deer Creek at Roseburg affecting Douglas County.
For the Deer Creek...including Roseburg...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Deer Creek at Roseburg.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water begins to cover Douglas Avenue west
of Dawson Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:52 PM PST Saturday the stage was 6.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after
midnight tonight to 11.6 feet late Sunday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon to 4.3
feet late Wednesday morning. It will rise to 5.0 feet
Saturday, January 04. It will then fall again and remain
below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.6 feet on 01/19/1964.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow
accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. Local winds gusting as high as 40
mph will cause blowing and drifting of snow.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Above 3500 Feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 7 and 15 inches. Local winds gusting as high
as 40 mph will cause blowing and drifting of snow.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow
accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. Local winds gusting as high as 40
mph will cause blowing and drifting of snow.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected Above 3500 Feet. Total snow
accumulations of 10 to 18 inches. Local winds gusting as high as
40 mph will cause blowing and drifting of snow.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph
with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25
to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...For the High Wind Warning. Much of Highway 31 from Silver
Lake to Valley Falls, including Summer Lake and also the mountains
across Lake County, eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County. This
includes the cities of Lakeview, Valley Falls, Paisley. For the
wind advisory, highways 97, 140, 395, 299, and 199. This includes
the cities of Alturas, For Rock, and Canby.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines
resulting power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc
Counties. This includes highways 97 ans 139. In Oregon, Klamath
Basin, this includes Klamath Falls, Keno, Bly Beatty, highways 97,
and 140.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph
with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25
to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...For the High Wind Warning. Much of Highway 31 from Silver
Lake to Valley Falls, including Summer Lake and also the mountains
across Lake County, eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County. This
includes the cities of Lakeview, Valley Falls, Paisley. For the
wind advisory, highways 97, 140, 395, 299, and 199. This includes
the cities of Alturas, For Rock, and Canby.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines
resulting power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.