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* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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 at or above elevations greater than 2000 ft. Additional snow accumulations between 12 and 16 inches. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam affecting Malheur County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. For the Owyhee River...including Owyhee Dam, Owyhee Dam...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM MDT Saturday /8:30 AM PDT Saturday/ the flow was 4,004.0 cfs. - Bankfull flow is 1,000.0 cfs. - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM MDT Saturday /8:30 AM PDT Saturday/ was 4,123.0 cfs. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3,999.9 cfs Tuesday, March 25. - Flood flow is 3,000.0 cfs. - Flood History...No available flood history. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Localized gusts up to 60 mph around Pomeroy and Alpowa Summit. * WHERE...Alpowa Summit, Genesee, Uniontown, Plummer, La Crosse, Clarkston, Oakesdale, Potlatch, Pullman, Tekoa, Moscow, Pomeroy, Rosalia, and Colfax. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Snow. For elevations above 4000 feet, total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. For elevations below 4000 feet, total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Cloverland Road, Peola, Anatone, and Mountain Road. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Outdoor enthusiasts should expect heavy snow along with blowing and drifting in the backcountry of the Blue Mountains Saturday into Sunday. The strongest winds will occur during the day Saturday.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches for elevations above 2000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stevens Pass, and Stehekin. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving conditions across the Cascades Saturday and Sunday including Stevens Pass.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches, above 4000 feet, through late Sunday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph today. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph today. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 4000 feet along the Cascade crest, and total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph today. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches, above 4000 feet, through late Sunday. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph today. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT 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 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT 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 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Oregon, including the following areas, Benton County Lowlands, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Central Coast of Oregon, Central Oregon Coast Range, Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Lane County Cascade Foothills, Lane County Lowlands and Linn County Lowlands. * WHEN...From this evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river directed towards southwest Oregon will bring periods of heavy rain, with rain rates exceeding 0.25 inches per hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet, with the highest amounts above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet, with the highest amounts above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous.

An active storm track will remain over the area through at least early next week. Light to moderate precipitation today through Saturday will cause only minor rises. However, a moist, atmospheric river late Saturday into Sunday will bring periods of very heavy rainfall to the watch area. Rain amounts of 3 to 6 inches are likely during this time frame for the coast, coast ranges and into western Siskiyou County with 1 to 3 inches in the Umpqua Basin and Rogue Valley. Snow levels will rise this weekend to around 5000 to 5500 feet by Sunday and this will lead to some snow melt and increased runoff. * WHAT...Flooding of streams, creeks and rivers, urban areas and areas of poor drainage caused by very heavy rainfall and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern California, including the following area, Western Siskiyou County and southwest Oregon, including the following areas, Central Douglas County, Curry County Coast, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Eastern Douglas County Foothills, Jackson County and South Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...From this afternoon through Sunday evening. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oregon... South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting South Central Oregon Coast zone. For the South Fork Coquille River...including Myrtle Point... flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, The South Fork Coquille River is at flood stage. Expect flooding of roads west of the Spruce Street Bridge and significant pasture and agricultural land flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:20 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood