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* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible on the beaches, except gusts up to 75 mph at the headlands. * WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast, including all beaches, capes and headlands from Reedsport to Brookings, and exposed portions of Highway 101. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern California, including the following areas, Central Siskiyou County, North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County, South Central Siskiyou County and Western Siskiyou County and southwest Oregon, including the following area, Jackson County. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern California, including the following county, Siskiyou and southwest Oregon, including the following counties, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson and Josephine. * WHEN...Until 700 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 925 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grants Pass, Roseburg, Coos Bay, Sutherlin, Brookings, Reedsport, Cave Junction, Port Orford, North Bend, Winston, Coquille, Myrtle Creek, Bandon, Myrtle Point, Canyonville, Lakeside, Riddle, Drain, Yoncalla and Glendale. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. * WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Additional rounds of rain over the Olympics this weekend will keep the Skokomish River above flood stage, cresting just at moderate flood stage this evening. * 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 6:30 PM PST Saturday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM PST Saturday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet this evening. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on 12/20/1994. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

ESFSEW The Chehalis River has crested upstream at Grand Mound, and the forecast for the Chehalis at Porter will likely remain below flood stage. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * 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...For the Winter Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch through 4 PM today. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning Above 3500 Feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * 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. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * 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. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * 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.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon... Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Benton and Polk Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Luckiamute River near Suver. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * 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 2:40 PM PST Saturday the stage was 27.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:40 PM PST Saturday was 27.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this afternoon to 24.6 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will then rise to 25.7 feet early Monday morning. It will fall to 17.9 feet late Thursday morning. It will then rise to 19.5 feet Saturday, January 04. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Watch continues 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 late Monday night to early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Above 22.0 feet, expect minor flooding of low-lying agricultural lands and access roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM PST Saturday the stage was 20.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

ESFPQR A series of storm systems will continue to bring a wet weather pattern across northwest Oregon through the weekend. This will lead to rises on rivers and creeks through at least December 30th. As of this writing, the Luckiamute River has risen just above minor flood stage and has crested. It will continue to fall below flood stage this evening. Through this next system arriving on Sunday, rivers will continue to rise with a few rivers building confidence in their flood potential. There is around a 20% chance of the Luckiamute River to rise again into minor flood stage within the next 3 days, and a 35% chance of the Pudding River at Aurora reaching Minor Flood Stage. Our eyes remain on other rivers in the area. In the case this incoming system over performs, then other area rivers will rise. Heavy rainfall may also lead to ponding of water, general lowland flooding and localized urban flooding, especially in low lying areas or other areas with poor drainage. Heavy rainfall will also increase the potential for landslides in areas of steep terrain and debris flows over areas that have been burned by wildfires over the past few years. Shifts in the forecast storm track can change the current outlook and probabilities for river flooding, so be sure to monitor weather.gov/portland for the latest weather updates, as well as any watches, warnings, or advisories that may be issued. To view the latest river forecasts, visit water.noaa.gov/wfo/pqr.

The next weather system moves into the area Sunday and impacts the area through Monday. Steadier snow will increase Sunday, with some moderate to heavy snow rates Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow may also impact morning commute. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 13 inches. * WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

The next weather system moves into the area Sunday and impacts the area through Monday. Steadier snow will increase Sunday, with some moderate to heavy snow rates Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow may also impact morning commute. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Blowing snow will occasionally reduce visibility. * WHERE...Anatone, Cloverland Road, Peola, and Mountain Road. * WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. * WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous..

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 6 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * 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 up to 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...Central Coast of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * 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.