* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 65
mph expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of
Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* 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...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 45 to 60
mph expected.
* WHERE...Central Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* 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...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches above
3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
dangerous driving conditions. Strong winds could cause blowing
snow and tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snowfall has largely ended for
Snoqualmie Pass.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays
Harbor. In west central Washington, Lewis and Thurston.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Precipitation is gradually diminishing throughout the day but
previous rainfall will continue to lead to further rises on
area rivers which could push Chehalis River above flood
stage. The most at risk at this time is lower Chehalis River.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 22 to 26 feet.
* WHERE...Beaches of northern Curry, Coos and Douglas counties
from Port Orford north to Florence.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will create hazardous
conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate
beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible,
and exposed infrastructure may be damaged.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Another round of rainfall is impacting the region which will keep
the river above flood stage through early Wednesday.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* 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 9:30 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 17.6 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM PST Tuesday was 17.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 16.3 feet
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.6 feet on 10/20/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Oregon...
Malheur River Near Vale affecting Malheur County.
For the Malheur River...including Vale...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Malheur River near Vale.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Water may begin flowing over Highway 20
near Harper. Numerous roads crossing the river between Harper and
Ontario will be flooded with water entering houses near the 36th
Street Bridge in Ontario. Foothill and Lagoon Drive near Vale may
flood if Willow Creek is running high. Extensive inundation of
farmland will occur between Harper and Ontario.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM MST Tuesday /8:30 AM PST Tuesday/ the stage was
22.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM MST Tuesday /8:30 AM PST Tuesday/ was 22.9
feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 23.1 feet late this morning. It will fall
below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.3 feet on 03/19/1993.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Warning for the following river in Oregon...
Sprague River near Beatty affecting Klamath County.
.Rainfall combined with snow melt pushed the river to just above
flood stage. No further rainfall is anticipated so the river is
expected to begin falling in the next few hours.
For the Sprague River...including Beatty...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sprague River near Beatty.
* WHEN...From this morning to late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding of structures along the Sprague
River in the vicinity of Sprague River, Lone Pine, and down
stream can be expected. Widespread agricultural flooding is likely
in this area as well.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 8.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 AM PST Tuesday was 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.7
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.6 feet on 03/10/1989.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington...
Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg affecting Wahkiakum
County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Above 30.5 feet, expect widespread lowland flooding and
numerous flooded roads near Rosburg and Hwy 4. These include
Covered Bridge Road near the gage and the roadway approaches to
the Altoona Bridge downstream of the gage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 30.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 27.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:15 AM PST Tuesday was 30.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 31.6 feet late this
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 28.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oregon...
Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Polk and Benton Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Luckiamute River near Suver.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Above 27.0 feet, expect flooding of low lying and
agricultural lands in the vicinity of Sarah Helmick State Park,
Highway 99W, and Parker Road. Some secondary roads and rural
access roads may be flooded at this point. Flooding along Buena
Vista Rd near the confluence with the Willamette is also likely,
especially if the Willamette is running high.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:50 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 27.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.6
feet late this afternoon. It is then forecast to fall below
flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling
below 25.0 feet by late Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 27.0 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...
Malheur River Near Vale affecting Malheur County.
.Recent rain and snowmelt have increased flows in rivers and streams
across Malheur County.
For the Malheur River...including Vale...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Malheur River near Vale.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Flood waters will rise above low spots on
Copeland Road near Harper. Butte Drive will be flooded with water
greater than 1 foot deep between the bridge and Foothill Drive.
The area near the 36th Street Bridge upstream from Ontario will
flood with water flowing over low spots on Malheur Drive. Debris
damming on the 36th Street Bridge may be a problem. Flood waters
will cover portions of Airport Road and Russel Road southwest of
Vale when Bully Creek is contributing little water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:30 AM MST Tuesday /3:30 AM PST Tuesday/ the stage was
20.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:30 AM MST Tuesday /3:30 AM PST Tuesday/ was 20.9
feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 21.4 feet late this
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning to 14.3 feet late Friday evening. It will rise to
14.7 feet late Saturday morning. It will then fall to 14.6
feet late Saturday evening. It will rise to 15.7 feet late
Monday morning. It will then fall again and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than
4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 24 inches, with
locally higher amounts over the higher peaks.
* WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Very strong winds could
cause extensive tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow in gusty winds may cause locally
reduced visibilities at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than
3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 to 18 inches, with
locally higher amounts over the higher peaks.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong
winds could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Banding and convergence may develop right
over Snoqualmie Pass, which can lead to lower snow levels and
which can enhance snowfall amounts.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than
4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 18 inches, with
locally higher amounts over the higher peaks.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* WHAT...Heavy snow Above 3000 feet. Between 4 AM and 4 PM Tuesday,
additional snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph on slopes exposed to west or southwest wind.
* WHERE...Holden Village and Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving
conditions with periods of heavy snow this morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall with this storm began
overnight and will continue into this morning with snow rates of 1
inch per hour.
* WHAT...Snow Above 2000 feet. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4
inches between 4 AM and noon.
* WHERE...Mazama, Loup Loup Pass, and Conconully.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving
conditions this morning.
* WHAT...Snow Above 3000 feet. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 6
inches between 4 AM and noon. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph on
ridges exposed to southwest wind.
* WHERE...Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw
Road, Wauconda, and Sherman Pass.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving
conditions this morning.
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow
accumulations up to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph
this morning.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1
mile due to falling and blowing snow.
* WHAT...Snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to
5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph this morning.
* WHERE...Cascades of Lane County and Cascades of Marion and Linn
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1
mile due to falling and blowing snow.