* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, except up to 18 inches
above 4500 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible.
Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet possible. Winds
could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Cascades of Lane County and Cascades of Marion and Linn
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 11 PM PDT Thursday. For
the Winter Storm Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Roads, and especially bridges
and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 12 and 18 inches possible. Winds could gust
as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South
Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Thursday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Thursday night through
Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Roads, and especially bridges
and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations of
5 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected above
4000 feet; total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. For the
Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible; total snow accumulations
of 8 to 16 inches possible above 4000 feet and 2 to 4 inches below
4000 feet.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to
11 PM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Thursday
night through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions, especially along US-20 over Santiam Pass.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may gust as high as 45 mph over exposed
terrain.
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected above
4000 feet; total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. For the
Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible; total snow accumulations
of 8 to 16 inches possible above 4000 feet and 2 to 4 inches below
4000 feet.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to
11 PM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Thursday
night through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions, especially along US-20 over Santiam Pass.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may gust as high as 45 mph over exposed
terrain.
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 5 to 15 inches, with highest amounts near
Crater Lake and Diamond Lake. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For
the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 12 and 24 inches possible. Winds could gust
as high as 45 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...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Thursday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday evening through Saturday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and
Thursday morning commutes. Blowing snow will result in lower
visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow is expected late this afternoon
through tonight followed by light to moderate snow showers are
expected on Thursday. Then additional heavy snow is expected
Friday morning through Friday evening.
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 5 to 15 inches, with highest amounts near
Crater Lake and Diamond Lake. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For
the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 12 and 24 inches possible. Winds could gust
as high as 45 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...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Thursday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday evening through Saturday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and
Thursday morning commutes. Blowing snow will result in lower
visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow is expected late this afternoon
through tonight followed by light to moderate snow showers are
expected on Thursday. Then additional heavy snow is expected
Friday morning through Friday evening.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches, with
up to 10 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting up to 55 mph over
higher mountains.
* WHERE...Portions of Klamath, Modoc, and Lake counties, including
Adel, Valley Falls, Alkali Lake, Paisley, Summer Lake, Wagontire,
areas west of Canby, the high terrain of the Warner, Gearhart, and
Yamsay mountains, and portions of highways 140, 395, 299, and 31.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches. Blowing snow will result in
lower visibility.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 0.5 to 2 inches.
* WHERE...Jackson County above 2000 feet elevation. This includes
Prospect, Butte Falls, and foothills above 2000 feet in east
Medford, Talent, Phoenix and Ashland. This also includes portions
of I-5 south of Ashland, Highway 238 at Jacksonville Hill, and
higher portions of highways 62 and 140.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels are expected around 2000 to 2500
feet late tonight and Thursday morning as a band of showers moves
across the area.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Oregon...
Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam affecting Malheur County.
.Snow melt and reservoir flood risk management will cause the river
flows to remain 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 forecast.
* WHERE...Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 3,000.0 cfs, Low lying roads, river access and
recreation sites adjacent to the river will flood. Farm equipment
near the river may need to be moved.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 PM MDT Wednesday /12:30 PM PDT Wednesday/ the flow
was 2,857.0 cfs.
- Bankfull flow is 1,000.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain at minor flood
stage with fluctuations in outflows from the dam possible.
- Flood flow is 3,000.0 cfs.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
2,970.0 cfs on 06/06/1980.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Through Thursday 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. NOTE:
Razor clammers beware.
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Through Thursday 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. NOTE:
Razor clammers beware.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Oregon...
Malheur River Near Vale affecting Malheur County.
.The combination of rain, snow melt, and reservoir flood risk
management will keep the Malheur River running high. The river is
expected to rise above flood stage again Thursday morning. Expect
minor flooding.
For the Malheur River...including Vale...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Malheur River near Vale.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Flooding of some county roads near the
river will occur, including Westfall Road near Harper.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM MDT Wednesday /11:30 AM PDT Wednesday/ the stage
was 18.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage again
Thursday morning to 20.6 feet Thursday evening. It is
forecast to fall below flood stage Friday morning, receding
to 17.1 feet early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.5 feet on 01/03/1997.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 to 11 inches.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes and West Slopes
North Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until noon PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will rise to around 3,500 to
4,000 feet today then lower to around 2,000 feet Wednesday night
through Thursday morning.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
above 4000 feet along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as
35 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult along US-20 and through
Santiam Pass. Blowing snow could also reduce visibilities in some
areas.
* WHAT...Snow expected elevations above 3500 ft. Total snow
accumulations up to 6 to 11 inches.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Snow expected elevations above 3500 ft. Total snow
accumulations up to 6 to 11 inches.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations through this morning of 1
to 3 inches, then an additional 5 to 8 inches expected Wednesday
night through Thursday morning.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes and West Slopes
North Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until noon PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
become slick and hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will rise above freezing during
the day, allowing for a transition to rain before returning to
snow Wednesday evening.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations through Wednesday
morning of 1 to 3 inches, and then an additional 5 to 8 inches
expected for Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
* WHERE...Stehekin, Holden Village, and Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...Until noon PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on winter travel conditions over Stevens Pass
through Wednesday morning, and then again Wednesday night into
Thursday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will warm up Wednesday afternoon
with snow melting on roadways. Cooler temperatures Wednesday night
will then result in more snow accumulating over Stevens Pass
through Thursday morning.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 4000 feet. Total
snow accumulations between 5 and 11 inches.
* WHERE...Chesaw Road, Boulder Creek Road, Sherman Pass, and Highway
20 Wauconda Summit.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with winter travel
conditions expected.