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* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Saturday. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 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...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches, above 4000 feet, over the next 48 hours. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Saturday. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest snowfall will fall Saturday morning into Saturday afternoon with 6 to 10 inches expected by late Saturday evening. A lull in snow accumulations is then anticipated late Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning.

* 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 Saturday. * 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. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late Saturday night 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 late Saturday night 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...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow continues. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches, expect up to 14 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory this evening, Highway 97 north of Klamath Falls, including Chemult and Crescent. It also includes Highway 140 east of Klamath Falls, including Sprague River and Bly Mountain Summit. For the Winter Storm Warning, Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County Counties, mainly highway 97 north of Chiloquin, but also Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains east of Lakeview. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous through this evening. Saturday afternoon and Sunday, visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 8 inches except up to 13 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Central and Eastern Lake County County. This mostly includes the higher terrain from Winter Rim to the Warner Mountains, but includes Highway 140 east of Lakeview. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong wind will cause blowing snow and reduced visibility and could cause tree damage.

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 2 feet, except 2 to 4 feet above 5000 feet north of Highway 140. Winds gusting 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Howard Prairie northward and higher portions of the Siskiyous west of Siskiyou Summit. This includes Lake of the Woods, Crater and Diamond Lakes, as well as Highways 140, 62, 230, and 138. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow continues. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches, expect up to 14 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...For the Winter Weather Advisory this evening, Highway 97 north of Klamath Falls, including Chemult and Crescent. It also includes Highway 140 east of Klamath Falls, including Sprague River and Bly Mountain Summit. For the Winter Storm Warning, Klamath Basin and Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County Counties, mainly highway 97 north of Chiloquin, but also Winter Rim and the Warner Mountains east of Lakeview. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this evening. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 11 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous through this evening. Saturday afternoon and Sunday, visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County. This includes highways 299 395, and 139. The cities of Alturas, Canby, Davis Creek, and Willow Ranch. In Oregon, Central and Eastern Lake County. This includes highway 140 from Lakeview east, highway 31, and 395. The cities of Lakeview, Adel, Paisley, Summer Lake, Silver Lake, and Alkali Lake. * WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM PDT 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...South winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast. This includes portions of highway 101, especially in exposed areas. The cities of Port Orford, Nesika Beach, Gold Beach, Cape Blanco, and Pistol River. * WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 PM PDT 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.

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Rogue River near Agness affecting Curry County Coast and Eastern Curry County and Josephine County zones. For the Rogue River...including Rogue Fish Hatchery, GOLD BEACH, Eagle Point, Gold Ray, Grants Pass, Agness...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rogue River near Agness. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Campgrounds and river access roads near the lower Rogue River are under water. Lobster Creek Bridge on county road is under water. Water nears many residences along the lower Rogue River. Water begins to go over the north bank roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 PM PDT Friday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Oregon... Coquille River at Coquille affecting South Central Oregon Coast zone. For the Coquille River...including Coquille...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille. * WHEN...From Sunday evening to late Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Homes and roads are threatened in low-lying areas along and near the Coquille River. Expect significant widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River estuary to Myrtle Point. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM PDT Friday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood Watch 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 4:20 PM PDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Oregon... Deer Creek at Roseburg affecting Central Douglas County zone. For the Deer Creek...including Roseburg...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Deer Creek at Roseburg. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Widespread flooding of structures and farmland is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM PDT Friday the stage was 4.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Anatone, Peola, Cloverland Road, and Mountain Road. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 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 expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches for elevations above 2000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Stevens Pass and Holden Village. * WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving conditions across the Cascades Saturday and Sunday including Stevens Pass.

* 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.

ESFSEW Precipitation in the Olympics this weekend will force a sharp rise on the Skokomish River in Mason County with flooding possible by Sunday. The river will continue to run high into early next week. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.