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...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The river will remain near flood stage today then rise tonight into Thursday cresting in moderate flood stage Thursday morning. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Through the weekend. * 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 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage today then rise tonight into Thursday cresting near 17.7 feet late Thursday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 18 inches, with up to 24 inches near the Mount Shasta Ski area. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades north of Highway 140 including Crater Lake National Park, highways 62, 138, and 51 at Willamette Pass. Marble Mountains including Sawyer Bar Road near Mount Etna, and the pass at Snowmans Hill Summit. * WHEN...From Wednesday late afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 30 to 35 ft. * WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous surf and beach conditions are likely to continue through much of the weekend, with improving conditions possible on Sunday. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southeast winds 25 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 this morning to 10 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from this 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 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph late tonight becoming west Thursday morning. * WHERE...North Coast. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Thursday. * 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...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph late tonight. Winds becoming west 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph Thursday morning. * WHERE...Central Coast. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Thursday. * 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...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southeast winds 25 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 this morning to 10 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from this 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 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph late tonight becoming west Thursday morning. * WHERE...North Coast. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Thursday. * 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...For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers 25 to 30 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected. * WHERE...South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to two feet above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Toke Point is forecast to reach 12 feet at 9 am on Thursday.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers 25 to 30 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected. * WHERE...South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to two feet above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Toke Point is forecast to reach 12 feet at 9 am on Thursday.

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday. * 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...Snow expected. From 4500 feet to 5000 feet, total snow accumulation 3 to 8 inches. Above 5000 feet, total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches. Winds gusting 25 to 45 mph tonight into Thursday. * WHERE...West Slopes of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, and South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* WHAT...Snow expected. From 4500 feet to 5000 feet, total snow accumulation 3 to 8 inches. Above 5000 feet, total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches. Winds gusting 25 to 45 mph tonight into Thursday. * WHERE...West Slopes of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, and South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for the base of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 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...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Yakima Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for the base of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 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...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected for Ladd and Pyles Canyons. * WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Oregon and North Central Oregon. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 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 expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions.