* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30
to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...North Coast.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For
the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST
Thursday.
* 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 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Central Coast.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Thursday.
* 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Bremerton and
Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Everett and Vicinity, Lower
Chehalis Valley Area, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior,
and Tacoma Area.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of gusty southwest winds are
expected Thursday morning. There will likely be a range of peak
wind gusts between 30 to 50 MPH. Localized gusts up to 55 MPH are
possible.
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 20
to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph tonight, becoming southwest
Thursday morning.
* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, San Juan County, Western Skagit
County, and Western Whatcom County.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For
the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds through this evening will
be across the San Juan Islands and Admiralty Inlet. There may be a
brief lull in winds early tonight before south winds increase
early Thursday morning. A period of stronger southwest winds may
occur Thursday morning, particularly over San Juan Islands and
Admiralty Inlet.
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30
to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...North Coast.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For
the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST
Thursday.
* 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...Heavy snow above 3500 feet. Snow accumulations between 8
and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Heavy snowfall and very low
visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches
around Cascade pass level.
* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 6
to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph with blowing snow.
* 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...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult due
to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow
accumulations 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with
blowing snow
* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Periods of moderate and heavy
snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult
driving conditions.
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous
surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. For the Coastal
Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected.
* WHERE...South Washington Coast.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to
4 PM PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to
noon PST Thursday.
* 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.
Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other
structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and
jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion
may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal
water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Toke Point is forecast to reach 12 feet at
9 am on Thursday.
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous
surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. For the Coastal
Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected.
* WHERE...South Washington Coast.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to
4 PM PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to
noon PST Thursday.
* 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.
Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other
structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and
jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion
may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal
water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Toke Point is forecast to reach 12 feet at
9 am on Thursday.
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected
for the base of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and
Washington.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of
Washington.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 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.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Harrington, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Creston, Coulee
City, and Ritzville.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Clarkston, Pomeroy, and Alpowa Summit.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM 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 be around Pomeroy and
Alpowa Summit with low probabilities for winds in excess of 40 mph
in Clarkston.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Spokane Valley, Rockford, Uniontown, La Crosse, Potlatch,
Coeur d'Alene, Rosalia, Tekoa, Fairfield, Airway Heights, Plummer,
Genesee, Davenport, Mullan, Hayden, Fourth Of July Pass, Lookout
Pass, Post Falls, Downtown Spokane, Fernwood, Osburn, Worley, St.
Maries, Colfax, Oakesdale, Kellogg, Cheney, Moscow, Wallace,
Pinehurst, Dobson Pass, and Pullman.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected
for the base of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and
Washington.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of
Washington.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 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.
ESFSEW
An atmospheric river will bring significant rainfall to the Olympic
Mountains today into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 5
inches are expected, with locally over 6 inches on the the highest
peaks. Snow levels will increase from around 3,500 feet up to as
high as 4,500 feet tonight before lowering once again Thursday.
While precipitation will be much less with the systems beginning
Friday the lack of much of a break will keep rivers over the
Southwest Interior rising into the weekend. It is possible the lower
reaches of the Chehalis could flood late Friday into Saturday. The
Skookumchuck near Bucoda, Newaukum near Chehalis and the Satsop near
Satsop could reach action stage Friday.
Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.
An atmospheric river into Thursday is expected to produce heavy
rainfall across parts of the region.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
county, Clallam.
* WHEN...From 4 PM PST this afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall accumulations of 3 to 5 inches over the Olympics
expected. Expect rises on rivers and streams due to the heavy
precipitation, and the Bogachiel River may rise above flood
stage Thursday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12
and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Stevens Pass, Holden Village, and Stehekin.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult leading up to and over
Stevens Pass.
Heavy wet snow falling at one inch per hour or more at times could
lead to isolated tree damage and power outages. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snow amounts will be possible at
Stehekin due to marginal temperatures near or above freezing.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6
inches in the valleys and 5 to 8 inches in the mountains.
* WHERE...Metaline, Orin-Rice Road, Fruitland, Tiger, Flowery Trail
Road, Springdale-Hunters Road, Deer Park, Metaline Falls, Kettle
Falls, Colville, Chewelah, Newport, Northport, and Ione.
* WHEN...Winter travel conditions are expected Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Lowest confidence in snow amounts is along the Columbia
and Pend Oreille Rivers where warmer temperatures could limit
accumulations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lowest confidence in snow amounts is along
the Columbia and Pend Oreille Rivers where warmer temperatures
could limit accumulations.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Loup Loup Pass, Methow, Mazama, Conconully, Winthrop, and
Twisp.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Heavy wet
snow falling at one inch per hour or more at times could lead to
isolated tree damage and power outages.
