NOAA Current Watches-OR

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Kittitas Valley, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Southern Oregon Cascades from Lake of the Woods north above 5,000 feet. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* WHAT...Snow expected across the Cascades passes. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Passes above 5,000 feet in the South Central Oregon Cascades including Willamette Pass, Diamond Lake Junction, and Highway 62 near Crater Lake. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible on the beaches. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday 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...Westerly swell of 14 to 16 ft with a period of 16 to 19 seconds will reach the coastline Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches above 4500 feet. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers this afternoon will transition to steadier snowfall overnight into Sunday morning.

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow will be along the Cascade crest.

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 22 to 27 feet. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast especially along west to northwest facing beaches. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 10 AM PDT Monday. The wave heights will peak on Sunday night. * 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

* WHAT...Snow expected across the Cascades passes. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Passes of the South Central Oregon Cascades including Willamette Pass, Diamond Lake Junction, and Highway 62 near Crater Lake. * WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches above 4500 feet. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is forecast tonight and Sunday.

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches above 4500 feet. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow will be along the Cascade crest. Lighter accumulations are expected along US-97 south of Bend.

A frontal system moving through the area Saturday evening will lead to moderate to locally heavy snow showers in the Cascades Saturday night into early Sunday morning, including the passes. * WHAT...Snow expected above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches above 4500 feet, with lower accumulations between 3500 and 4500 feet. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT early this morning to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is forecast Saturday night and Sunday.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches above 4500 feet, with lower accumulations between 3500 and 4500 feet. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is forecast Saturday night and Sunday.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches above 4500 feet, with lower accumulations between 3500 and 4500 feet. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is forecast Saturday night and Sunday.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches above 4500 feet. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow above 5000 ft. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

* WHAT...Snow Above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches around pass levels and between 4 and 8 inches in the higher elevations. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

...EARLY SEASON SNOWFALL TO THE CASCADES THROUGH TODAY... .Snow showers will continue through this afternoon. Highest accumulations will be above 4500 feet in the central Oregon Cascades. * WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Locally higher amounts on the volcanos. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

...EARLY SEASON SNOWFALL TO THE CASCADES THROUGH TODAY... .Snow showers will continue through this afternoon. Highest accumulations will be above 4500 feet in the central Oregon Cascades. * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches up to 5000 feet. Snow accumulation up to 15 inches above 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Cascades of Lane County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Reduced visibility possible in areas with gustiest winds and falling snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will increase again on Saturday evening above 5000 feet. Snow amounts will be less than 10 inches and will not impact the passes.

...EARLY SEASON SNOWFALL TO THE CASCADES THROUGH TODAY... .Snow showers will continue through this afternoon. Highest accumulations will be above 4500 feet in the central Oregon Cascades. * WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Up to 11 inches above 5500 feet. * WHERE...Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will increase again on Saturday evening above 5000 feet. Snow amounts will be less than 10 inches and will not impact the passes.