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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The river is expected to remain in minor flood stage through early Thursday morning. Additional rounds of precipitation are expected to bring the river back into moderate flood stage early Thursday morning. * 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 3:30 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 PM PST Tuesday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in minor flood stage through early Thursday morning. The river will then rise into moderate flood stage Thursday. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.7 feet on 01/04/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet with lower amounts possible for Snoqualmie. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may be reduced due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations of 6 to 12 inches will be possible for elevations between 3000 to 3500 feet, including Snoqualmie Pass.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may be reduced due to falling and blowing snow.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet with lower amounts possible for Snoqualmie. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is considerable variability in possible outcomes for wind speeds along the coast during this time. There is a 10% chance that gusts along the Central Oregon Beaches could see wind gusts around 50 mph, while the worst case scenario shows nearly 70 mph.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, and Willapa Hills. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Uncertainty remains high due to variability in the weather pattern. There is a 10% chance of gusts as high as 70 mph, and a 10% chance for gusts as low as 45 mph.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is considerable variability in possible outcomes for wind speeds along the coast during this time. There is a 10% chance that gusts along the Central Oregon Beaches could see wind gusts around 50 mph, while the worst case scenario shows nearly 70 mph.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, and Willapa Hills. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Uncertainty remains high due to variability in the weather pattern. There is a 10% chance of gusts as high as 70 mph, and a 10% chance for gusts as low as 45 mph.

ESFPQR A series of systems will bring an extended period of wet weather across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington through the weekend. This will lead to rises on rivers and creeks, beginning Wednesday evening, December 25th through at least Sunday, December 29th. There is currently a 15-30% probability that rivers west of the Cascades will reach minor flood stage over the next ten days, except for rivers in southwest Washington which have less than a 5% chance. Heavy rainfall may also lead to ponding of water and localized urban flooding, especially in low lying areas or other areas with poor drainage. Heavy rainfall will also increase the potential for landslides and debris flows in areas of steep terrain. The exact track of these upcoming storms will influence rainfall amounts, and thus the potential for flooding. Shifts in storm track can change the current outlook, 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.

ESFPQR A series of systems will bring an extended period of wet weather across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington through the weekend. This will lead to rises on rivers and creeks, beginning Wednesday evening, December 25th through at least Sunday, December 29th. There is currently a 15-30% probability that rivers west of the Cascades will reach minor flood stage over the next ten days, except for rivers in southwest Washington which have less than a 5% chance. Heavy rainfall may also lead to ponding of water and localized urban flooding, especially in low lying areas or other areas with poor drainage. Heavy rainfall will also increase the potential for landslides and debris flows in areas of steep terrain. The exact track of these upcoming storms will influence rainfall amounts, and thus the potential for flooding. Shifts in storm track can change the current outlook, 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.

...WINTER STORM TO BRING HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW TO THE CASCADES CHRISTMAS EVENING INTO THURSDAY. LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 22 inches. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stevens Pass, and Stehekin. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult leading up to and over Stevens Pass. Heavy wet snow falling at one inch per hour or more at times could lead to isolated tree damage and power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snow amounts will be possible at Stehekin due to marginal temperatures near or above freezing.

...WINTER STORM TO BRING HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW TO THE CASCADES CHRISTMAS EVENING INTO THURSDAY. LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches in the valleys and 5 to 8 inches in the mountains including Sherman Pass. * WHERE...Kettle Falls, Newport, Tiger, Boulder Creek Road, Sherman Pass, Flowery Trail Road, Metaline, Wauconda, Fruitland, Chewelah, Inchelium, Springdale-Hunters Road, Northport, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Deer Park, Republic, Orin-Rice Road, Chesaw Road, Ione, Metaline Falls, and Colville. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winter travel conditions are expected Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lowest confidence in snow amounts is along the Columbia and Pend Oreille Rivers where warmer temperatures could limit accumulations.

...WINTER STORM TO BRING HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW TO THE CASCADES CHRISTMAS EVENING INTO THURSDAY. LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. * WHERE...Twisp, Loup Loup Pass, Winthrop, Mazama, Conconully, and Methow. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Snowfall rates could approach one inch per hour at times Christmas night into Thursday morning.

...WINTER STORM TO BRING HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW TO THE CASCADES CHRISTMAS EVENING INTO THURSDAY. LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 16 inches. * WHERE...Leavenworth and Plain. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy wet snow falling at one inch per hour or more at times could lead to isolated tree damage and power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected to fall between 10PM and 4AM Thursday.

...WINTER STORM TO BRING HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW TO THE CASCADES CHRISTMAS EVENING INTO THURSDAY. LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches. Local amounts up to 9 inches possible on the higher benches. * WHERE...Omak, Oroville, Tonasket, Entiat, Okanogan, Wenatchee, Disautel Pass, Pangborn Airport, Badger Mountain Road, Brewster, Nespelem, Waterville, Number 2 Canyon, Mansfield, Number 1 Canyon, Bridgeport, Cashmere, and Chelan. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Snowfall rates of one inch per hour are expected at times Christmas night into early Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lowest confidence in snow amounts is along the Columbia and Okanogan Rivers where warmer temperatures could limit accumulations.

An atmospheric river event Wednesday into Thursday is expected to produce heavy rainfall along the Pacific Coast. Rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible. Rises of rivers and streams are expected as a result of this heavy precipitation, with the Bogachiel River at La Push at the highest risk of rising above flood stage Thursday afternoon. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Clallam. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from Wednesday night into Thursday may drive the Bogachiel River at La Push into minor flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...North Coast. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Coast. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.