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* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rain to snow mix is expected to transition into all snow overnight tonight. Total snow accumulations for La Pine and Sunriver are expected to be around 3 to 6 inches. Santiam Pass could see over 20 inches of total snow accumulation.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A rain to snow mix will transition into all snow overnight tonight, with periods of heavy snow possible through early Thursday morning. Areas along I-84, including Meacham, are only expected to see 1 to 3 inches of new snowfall.

...The National Weather Service in Portland OR has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Washington... Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg affecting South Washington Coast and Willapa Hills zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg. * WHEN...From this evening to tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...Above 12.0 feet, expect some flooding of roads along and near the Grays River, including roadway approaches to the Altoona Bridge over the Grays, and portions of Covered Bridge Road, Barr-Durrah Road, and Loop Road near Rosburg and Hwy 4. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached this evening. The river is forecast to reach flood stage around 8 pm PST and crest between 12.0 and 12.5 feet overnight. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Strongest winds along exposed ridgetops and southern areas of Ferry County. * WHERE...Wauconda, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Sherman Pass, Republic, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw Road, and Inchelium. * WHEN...Until 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Strongest winds on the West Plains near Highway 2, along exposed ridgetops, and southern areas of Stevens and Pend Oreille County. * WHERE...Chewelah, Flowery Trail Road, Davenport, Rockford, Ione, Metaline, Orin-Rice Road, Northport, Colville, Springdale-Hunters Road, Fruitland, Downtown Spokane, Airway Heights, Deer Park, Tiger, Cheney, Kettle Falls, Metaline Falls, Spokane Valley, Fairfield, and Newport. * WHEN...Until 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Brewster, Waterville, Nespelem, Harrington, Odessa, Wilbur, Tonasket, Creston, Coulee City, Oroville, Bridgeport, Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, Quincy, Othello, Okanogan, Ritzville, Disautel Pass, Grand Coulee, Moses Lake, Omak, and Ephrata. * WHEN...Until 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /7 AM PST/ to 11 PM MST /10 PM PST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult and dangerous for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult and dangerous for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Idaho and northeast Oregon. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /7 AM PST/ to 8 PM MST /7 PM PST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy rain continues to fall over the southern Olympic Basin. This will lead to a continued rise into Moderate Flood stage on the Skokomish River. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * 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 11:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 17.6 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Bridgeport, Quincy, Creston, Grand Coulee, Ephrata, Omak, Badger Mountain Road, Coulee City, Harrington, Oroville, Mansfield, Tonasket, Othello, Okanogan, Wilbur, Nespelem, Waterville, Moses Lake, Odessa, Ritzville, Brewster, and Disautel Pass. * WHEN...Until 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Strongest winds along exposed ridgetops and southern areas of Ferry County. * WHERE...Boulder Creek Road, Inchelium, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Sherman Pass, Chesaw Road, Wauconda, and Republic. * WHEN...Until 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Mountain Road, Cloverland Road, and Peola. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult travel. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations 10 to 18 inches above 4000 feet. Up to 2 inches for Stehekin. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph in the mountains. * WHERE...Stevens Pass, Stehekin, and Holden Village. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving conditions especially over the Cascade Passes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and isolated power outages.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavy snow will impact the Upper East Slopes of the Washington Cascades Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, and again late Wednesday evening through Thursday. Rain will occur along I-90 and White Pass during the day Wednesday.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavy snow will impact the northern Blues tonight into Wednesday morning, and again late Wednesday evening through Thursday. Rain and a rain to snow mix will occur during the day Wednesday. Strong gusty winds will also produce patchy blowing snow at times late Wednesday into Thursday.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to transition into snow during the evening on Wednesday. Total snow accumulations for La Pine and Sunriver are expected to be around 3 to 6 inches. Santiam Pass could see over 20 inches of total snow accumulation.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavy snow will impact the northern Blues tonight into Wednesday morning, and again late Wednesday evening through Thursday. Rain and a rain to snow mix will occur during the day Wednesday. Strong gusty winds will also produce patchy blowing snow at times late Wednesday into Thursday.

A strong frontal system will move across the area today and into tonight, bringing a round of moderate to heavy rainfall to western Washington and possible flooding. * 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 and Mason. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A rising snow level, moderate to heavy rain, and to a lesser degree low- to mid-elevation snowmelt will potentially produce enough runoff to cause minor flooding of some streams and rivers. The Olympics and Cascades could see 3 to 5 inches of rain. The snow level will rise Wednesday to 4500 feet. Based on the degree of snow level changes, it's relation to precipitation, and the amount of precipitation and snowmelt makes for a fair amount of uncertainty on what, if any, rivers will flood. The exception is the Skokomish River which is highly likely to exceed flood stage and possibly Moderate Flood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches, except 12 to 24 inches above 2500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage.