ESFSEW
An atmospheric river through Monday will bring heavy rain at times,
especially for the mountains. Total precipitation amounts in the
mountains will range from 3 to 6 inches, with locally heavier
amounts possible. Snow levels will also rise to near 7500 feet
during this period. This will result in sharp rises on rivers with
flooding possible.
An atmospheric river event will continue to bring heavier rainfall
along the west slopes of the Olympics through Sunday night.
Additional rainfall accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected.
Rises on rivers and streams are expected as a result of this heavy
precipitation, with the Bogachiel River at La Push at the highest
risk of rising above flood stage Sunday night.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
county, Clallam.
* WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall through Sunday night may drive the Bogachiel
River at La Push into minor flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches.
* WHERE...Holden Village, and Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Expect winter travel conditions over Stevens Pass.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour over
Stevens Pass are expected through 11 AM before snow changes to
rain.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
ESFSEW
An atmospheric river today through Monday will bring heavy rain at
times, especially for the mountains. Total precipitation amounts in
the mountains will range from 3 to 6 inches, with locally heavier
amounts possible. Snow levels will also rise to near 7500 feet
during this period. This will result in sharp rises on rivers with
flooding possible.
...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.
.Four to six inches of rain forecast for the south slopes of the
Olympics from Sunday morning through early Monday evening. Snow
levels rising to 7000 feet. This combination will push the Skokomish
River above flood stage.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to late Tuesday 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 3:30 AM PDT Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening
cresting near 17.8 feet Monday morning. It will fall below
flood stage late Monday night or Tuesday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves.
* WHERE...Douglas, Coos, and Curry County Beaches.
* WHEN...From Late Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly
pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious
injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping
anyone caught underneath.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The risk will be highest on west facing
beaches, especially early Tuesday morning.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves.
* WHERE...Douglas, Coos, and Curry County Beaches.
* WHEN...From Late Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on
beaches than normal, including over rocks and jetties. These
waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly
pull them into the cold ocean waters, resulting in serious
injury or death. Waves may also lift driftwood logs, trapping
anyone caught underneath.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The risk will be highest on west facing
beaches, especially early Tuesday morning. Though a
comparatively lesser risk, awareness is also warranted for
this afternoon and evening with a slight risk of sneaker waves.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 to 10
inches.
* WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10
inches for locations above 3000 feet.
* WHERE...Stevens Pass and Holden Village.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Expect winter travel conditions over Stevens Pass.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour over
Stevens Pass are expected from 5 AM to 11 AM on Sunday before snow
changes to rain.
AVWOTX
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Northwest Avalanche Center.
...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an
Avalanche Warning...
* WHAT...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected as rain
and heavy wet snow overload a dry snowpack. Very large
avalanches are expected and may descend to lower elevations,
including openings down in the forest.
* WHERE...The west slopes of the Washington Cascades, Passes, and
Mt. Hood. Including areas near Mt. Baker, the Mountain Loop
Hwy, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Mt. Rainier, White Pass, Mt.
Saint Helens, and Mt. Hood.
* WHEN...In effect from Sat. 18:30 PDT to Sun 18:30 PDT.
* IMPACTS...Very large natural avalanches will be large enough to
bury, injure, and kill a person. Some may be large enough to
break trees and travel to lower elevations.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Avoid all areas where
avalanches can start, run, or stop. This includes openings in
the forest well below large steep alpine slopes.
Consult https://www.nwac.us/ or www.avalanche.org for more
detailed information.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
AVWPQR
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Northwest Avalanche Center.
...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an
Avalanche Warning...
* WHAT...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected as rain
and heavy wet snow overload a dry snowpack. Very large
avalanches are expected and may descend to lower elevations,
including openings down in the forest.
* WHERE...The west slopes of the Washington Cascades, Passes, and
Mt. Hood. Including areas near Mt. Baker, the Mountain Loop
Hwy, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Mt. Rainier, White Pass, Mt.
Saint Helens, and Mt. Hood.
* WHEN...In effect from Sat. 18:30 PDT to Sun 18:30 PDT.
* IMPACTS...Very large natural avalanches will be large enough to
bury, injure, and kill a person. Some may be large enough to
break trees and travel to lower elevations.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Avoid all areas where
avalanches can start, run, or stop. This includes openings in
the forest well below large steep alpine slopes.
Consult https://www.nwac.us/ or www.avalanche.org for more
detailed information.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
AVWPDT
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Northwest Avalanche Center.
...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an
Avalanche Warning...
* WHAT...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected as rain
and heavy wet snow overload a dry snowpack. Very large
avalanches are expected and may descend to lower elevations,
including openings down in the forest.
* WHERE...The west slopes of the Washington Cascades, Passes, and
Mt. Hood. Including areas near Mt. Baker, the Mountain Loop
Hwy, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Mt. Rainier, White Pass, Mt.
Saint Helens, and Mt. Hood.
* WHEN...In effect from Sat. 18:30 PDT to Sun 18:30 PDT.
* IMPACTS...Very large natural avalanches will be large enough to
bury, injure, and kill a person. Some may be large enough to
break trees and travel to lower elevations.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Avoid all areas where
avalanches can start, run, or stop. This includes openings in
the forest well below large steep alpine slopes.
Consult https://www.nwac.us/ or www.avalanche.org for more
detailed information.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
AVWPQR
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Northwest Avalanche Center.
...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an
Avalanche Warning...
* WHAT...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected as rain
and heavy wet snow overload a dry snowpack. Very large
avalanches are expected and may descend to lower elevations,
including openings down in the forest.
* WHERE...The west slopes of the Washington Cascades, Passes, and
Mt. Hood. Including areas near Mt. Baker, the Mountain Loop
Hwy, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Mt. Rainier, White Pass, Mt.
Saint Helens, and Mt. Hood.
* WHEN...In effect from Sat. 18:30 PDT to Sun 18:30 PDT.
* IMPACTS...Very large natural avalanches will be large enough to
bury, injure, and kill a person. Some may be large enough to
break trees and travel to lower elevations.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Avoid all areas where
avalanches can start, run, or stop. This includes openings in
the forest well below large steep alpine slopes.
Consult https://www.nwac.us/ or www.avalanche.org for more
detailed information.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
AVWSEW
The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Northwest Avalanche Center.
...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an
Avalanche Warning...
* WHAT...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected as rain
and heavy wet snow overload a dry snowpack. Very large
avalanches are expected and may descend to lower elevations,
including openings down in the forest.
* WHERE...The west slopes of the Washington Cascades, Passes, and
Mt. Hood. Including areas near Mt. Baker, the Mountain Loop
Hwy, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Mt. Rainier, White Pass, Mt.
Saint Helens, and Mt. Hood.
* WHEN...In effect from Sat. 18:30 PDT to Sun 18:30 PDT.
* IMPACTS...Very large natural avalanches will be large enough to
bury, injure, and kill a person. Some may be large enough to
break trees and travel to lower elevations.
* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Avoid all areas where
avalanches can start, run, or stop. This includes openings in
the forest well below large steep alpine slopes.
Consult https://www.nwac.us/ or www.avalanche.org for more
detailed information.
Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the
coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
ESFSEW
An atmospheric river Sunday through Monday will bring heavy rain at
times, especially for the mountains. Total precipitation amounts in
the mountains will range from 3 to 6 inches, with locally heavier
amounts possible. Snow levels will also rise to near 7500 feet
during this period. This will result in sharp rises on rivers with
flooding possible.
Heavy rain with rising snow levels over the south slopes of the
Olympics beginning Sunday could cause the Skokomish River in Mason
county to go over flood stage beginning Sunday evening.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
county, Mason.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain over the south slopes of the Olympics Sunday into
Monday. Snow levels near 7500 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 to 10
inches.
* WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10
inches for locations above 3000 feet.
* WHERE...Stevens Pass and Holden Village.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Expect winter travel conditions over Stevens Pass.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour over
Stevens Pass expected late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
Heavy rain with rising snow levels over the south slopes of the
Olympics beginning Sunday could cause the Skokomish River in Mason
county to go over flood stage beginning Sunday evening.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
county, Mason.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain over the south slopes of the Olympics Sunday into
Monday. Snow levels near 7000 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood