...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Two and a half to four inches of precipitation over the South
Slopes of the Olympics Wednesday into Thursday morning will push the
Skokomish River into moderate flood stage Thursday.
* 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 12:30 AM PST Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.6 feet late
this morning. The river will remain steady this afternoon
then slowly begin to recede tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Snow. For Baker County and the Upper Weiser Basin,
additional snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches except between 8 and
16 inches over the mountains. For the Upper Treasure Valley and
Western Magic Valley, additional snow accumulations up to two
inches along the Interstate 84 corridor southeast of Boise, except
between 2 and 4 inches north of Jerome. Rain mixed with snow in
the Boise metro area with little to no snow accumulation.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central
Idaho and northeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /10 AM PST/ this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches
above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant snowfall with
periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility
to create very difficult driving conditions.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above
4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult due
to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches
above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult due
to periods of moderate to heavy snow.
* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of one-half inch to
two inches.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and
cause dangerous driving conditions due to slippery and
snow-covered roads.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches
above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Periods of moderate and heavy
snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult
driving conditions. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to
trees and power lines.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches above
4500 feet and up to 2 inches between 4000 and 4500 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above
4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult due
to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
* WHAT...South winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph
tonight. After 3 am Thursday, winds will become west to southwest
20 to 30 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph. These strong winds will be
primarily across the higher terrain. Winds will gradually ease
after 8 am.
* WHERE...Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Some power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph are
expected along the headlands and open exposed areas like the
beaches. Elsewhere, expect gusts of 45 to 55 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Some power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...EExpect two bursts of strong winds. First,
ahead of the cold front as it moves ashore around 2 am Thursday.
Then, winds ease a bit, then another burst of strong west to
southwest winds from 4 to 8 am as low pressure north of the region
moves inland.
* WHAT...Winds will increase through 1 am Thursday, becoming south
to southwest 15 to 30 mph, with gusts 35 to 50 mph. Winds will
gradually ease after 6 am.
* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley,
Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro,
North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph, with
strongest winds along the headlands and open exposed areas like
the beaches.
* WHERE...Tillamook County Coast and Central Coast of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Some power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph are
expected along the headlands and open exposed areas like the
beaches. Elsewhere, expect gusts of 45 to 55 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Some power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...EExpect two bursts of strong winds. First,
ahead of the cold front as it moves ashore around 2 am Thursday.
Then, winds ease a bit, then another burst of strong west to
southwest winds from 4 to 8 am as low pressure north of the region
moves inland.
* WHAT...Winds will increase through 1 am Thursday, becoming south
to southwest 15 to 30 mph, with gusts 35 to 50 mph. Winds will
gradually ease after 6 am.
* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley,
Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro,
North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches
above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant snowfall with
periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility
to create very difficult driving conditions.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above
4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult due
to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady snow overnight will turn to snow
showers Thursday morning and afternoon.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches
above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult due
to periods of moderate to heavy snow.
* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of one-half inch to
two inches.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and
cause dangerous driving conditions due to slippery and
snow-covered roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to transition to rain by
early Thursday morning.