NOAA Current Watches-OR

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous surf and beach conditions are likely to continue through much of the weekend, with improving conditions possible on Sunday. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. A 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...High tide of 8.9 ft on Friday at 10 am and 9.2 ft on Saturday at 11 am. Impacts will be limited to within 2 to 3 hours of those times.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, Central Coast of Oregon. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. A 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.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. A 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...High tide of 8.9 ft on Friday at 10 am and 9.2 ft on Saturday at 11 am. Impacts will be limited to within 2 to 3 hours of those times.

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 4500 feet and 1 to 3 inches below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow.

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4500 feet. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 4000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow.

* WHAT...Wet snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2-4 inches. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades north of Highway 140 including Crater Lake National Park, highways 62, 138, and 51 at Willamette Pass. Marble Mountains including Sawyer Bar Road near Mount Etna, and the pass at Snowmans Hill Summit. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening and the Thursday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County. For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Some farm buildings may be threatened and roads covered in low areas by rising water. Expect widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River floodplain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 AM PST Friday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:45 AM PST Friday was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will peak at 21.3 feet by around 11 am PST Friday. It is forecast to fall below flood stage by 10 pm PST Friday, then remain between 20 and 21 feet before rising above flood stage again by around noon PST on Sunday. The river is forecast to peak with a maximum value of 23.3 feet Monday morning, then gradually fall to below flood stage again sometime Tuesday. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.4 feet on 01/14/2000. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...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.

ESFPQR A series of storm systems will continue to bring a wet weather pattern across northwest Oregon through the weekend. This will lead to rises on rivers and creeks through at least December 30th. There is currently a 30-50% chance that several rivers in northwest Oregon will reach minor flood stage over the next 10 days, including: the Wilson River, Siletz River, Tualatin River, Siuslaw River, Marys Rivers, and the Pudding River. The Luckiamute River has the highest chance of hitting minor flood stage at 85%. In addition, there is a 20-25% chance the Nehalem River, Trask River, Yamhill River and Mohawk River will reach minor flood stage. Heavy rainfall may also lead to ponding of water, general lowland flooding and localized urban flooding, especially in low lying areas or other areas with poor drainage. Heavy rainfall will also increase the potential for landslides in areas of steep terrain and debris flows over areas that have been burned by wildfires over the past few years. There is still some uncertainty regarding the exact track of these upcoming storm systems and associated rain amounts. There is currently a 10% chance the southern Willamette Valley will receive 2-3" of rain and the adjacent higher terrain of the Coast Range and Cascades will receive 3-5" of rain Saturday evening through Sunday morning. This represents the worst case scenario, which would result in more widespread flooding issues. That said, the most likely scenario is 1-2" of rain in the southern Willamette Valley and 2-3" in the adjacent higher terrain of the Coast Range and Cascades. This would result in minor and less widespread flooding. Shifts in the forecast storm track can change the current outlook, so be sure to monitor weather.gov/portland for the latest weather updates, as well as any watches, warnings, or advisories that may be issued. To view the latest river forecasts, visit water.noaa.gov/wfo/pqr.

ESFPQR A series of storm systems will continue to bring a wet weather pattern across northwest Oregon through the weekend. This will lead to rises on rivers and creeks through at least December 30th. There is currently a 30-50% chance that several rivers in northwest Oregon will reach minor flood stage over the next 10 days, including: the Wilson River, Siletz River, Tualatin River, Siuslaw River, Marys Rivers, and the Pudding River. The Luckiamute River has the highest chance of hitting minor flood stage at 85%. In addition, there is a 20-25% chance the Nehalem River, Trask River, Yamhill River and Mohawk River will reach minor flood stage. Heavy rainfall may also lead to ponding of water, general lowland flooding and localized urban flooding, especially in low lying areas or other areas with poor drainage. Heavy rainfall will also increase the potential for landslides in areas of steep terrain and debris flows over areas that have been burned by wildfires over the past few years. There is still some uncertainty regarding the exact track of these upcoming storm systems and associated rain amounts. There is currently a 10% chance the southern Willamette Valley will receive 2-3" of rain and the adjacent higher terrain of the Coast Range and Cascades will receive 3-5" of rain Saturday evening through Sunday morning. This represents the worst case scenario, which would result in more widespread flooding issues. That said, the most likely scenario is 1-2" of rain in the southern Willamette Valley and 2-3" in the adjacent higher terrain of the Coast Range and Cascades. This would result in minor and less widespread flooding. Shifts in the forecast storm track can change the current outlook, so be sure to monitor weather.gov/portland for the latest weather updates, as well as any watches, warnings, or advisories that may be issued. To view the latest river forecasts, visit water.noaa.gov/wfo/pqr.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County, including the Summer Lake area and Highway 31, the mountains across Lake County and eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * 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...Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas especially during high tides. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf conditions will be occasionally worsened by high winds and seas as fronts pass each day through Sunday. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...Wet snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with the highest snow amounts above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. Be prepared for snow covered roads and slick surfaces. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An active storm track will continue to produce accumulating snow across the passes in the Cascades into this weekend. However, there are two time periods when snow levels will likely rise to 5000-5500 feet and be far enough above the passes to temporarily limit snow accumulations. The first window where snow levels will rise above the passes will occur between 3 AM Friday and 9 AM Friday. Another round of warmer air aloft will most likely push snow levels above the passes Friday night as well.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, except 4 to 8 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Baker County and northern portions of Harney County, and Malheur County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST /11 AM MST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4500 feet. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 4500 feet and 1 to 3 inches below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions.

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 4000 feet. * WHERE...Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow.