NOAA Current Watches-WA

...MIXED WINTRY PRECIPITATION LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... ...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING IN THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS... .A moist warm front will arrive to the Washington and Oregon Cascades this afternoon and will spread east of the Cascades tonight. Precipitation will primarily fall as snow, but there will also be areas of light freezing rain. The northern Blue Mountains above 4500 feet will also observe moderate to heavy snow with this front. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Plan on slippery road conditions.

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is likely along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. Large waves of 17 to 19 feet are expected along the coast. * WHERE...North Coast zone. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur around the 11 AM high tide on Saturday. Forecast confidence is currently moderate in 2 to 3 feet of inundation. However, there is a 10 percent chance of water levels up to 3.5 feet above ground level. In addition to the expected flooding on Saturday, flooding may continue through Monday during the late morning to mid-day high tides.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding with inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible. Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is likely along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. Large waves of 17 to 19 feet are expected along the coast. * WHERE...Central Coast zone. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur around the late morning high tide on Friday and Saturday. Additional flooding may continue through Monday during the late morning to mid-day high tides.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding with inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible. Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is likely along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. Large waves of 17 to 19 feet are expected along the coast. * WHERE...Central Coast zone. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur around the late morning high tide on Friday and Saturday. Additional flooding may continue through Monday during the late morning to mid-day high tides.

ESFSEW A stronger storm will set up along the coast over the weekend with the potential to bring more significant precipitation to the region. Heaviest amounts over the southwestern slopes of the Olympic Mountains may result in potential for the Skokomish River to rise above flood stage Saturday afternoon. Snow levels around 4500 feet Saturday are expected to lower to around 3000 feet early Sunday morning. Ongoing precipitation through early next week could help keep the river levels elevated into Monday. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft. Total snow accumulations at Stevens Pass between 8 and 12 inches expected. Significantly higher amounts will be possible at Mount Baker Ski Area. * WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, and King Counties, including Stevens Pass. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads and minor travel delays possible across Stevens Pass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower amounts are expected at Snoqualmie Pass.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches across the valleys and lowlands. Above 3500 feet snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Central and North Central Washington including but not limited to the higher benches around Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Plain, Waterville, Winthrop, Omak, Republic. Passes impacted are Sherman, Loup Loup, Blewett, Stevens, Disautel and Wauconda. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions. Drive with caution. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin Friday morning or early afternoon, but accumulations will be little to none. The exception is west of Wenatchee along Highway 2 up towards Stevens Pass, where the lower elevations could see an inch. Locations along the Columbia River will see little if any snow through this event.

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is likely along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. Large waves of 17 to 19 feet are expected along the coast. * WHERE...North Coast zone. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur around the 11 AM high tide on Saturday. Forecast confidence is currently moderate in 2 to 3 feet of inundation. However, there is a 10 percent chance of water levels up to 3.5 feet above ground level. In addition to the expected flooding on Saturday, flooding may continue through Monday during the late morning to mid-day high tides.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding with inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible. Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is likely along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. Large waves of 17 to 19 feet are expected along the coast. * WHERE...Central Coast zone. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur around the late morning high tide on Friday and Saturday. Additional flooding may continue through Monday during the late morning to mid-day high tides.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding with inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible. Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is likely along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. Large waves of 17 to 19 feet are expected along the coast. * WHERE...Central Coast zone. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest impacts will occur around the late morning high tide on Friday and Saturday. Additional flooding may continue through Monday during the late morning to mid-day high tides.

ESFSEW A stronger storm will set up along the coast over the weekend with the potential to bring more significant precipitation to the region. Heaviest amounts over the southwestern slopes of the Olympic Mountains may result in potential for the Skokomish River to rise above flood stage Saturday afternoon. Snow levels around 4500 feet Saturday are expected to lower to around 3000 feet early Sunday morning. Ongoing precipitation through early next week could help keep the river levels elevated into Monday. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

ESFSEW A stronger storm will set up along the coast over the weekend with the potential to bring more significant precipitation to the region. Heaviest amounts over the southwestern slopes of the Olympic Mountains result in potential for the Skokomish River to rise above flood stage Saturday afternoon. Snow levels around 4500 feet Saturday are expected to lower to around 3000 feet early Sunday morning. Ongoing precipitation through early next week could help keep the river levels elevated into Monday. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is likely along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. Waves of 15-17 feet are expected along the coast. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...Highest impacts will occur within 2 hours of the 11 AM high tide on Saturday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated or damaged. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Forecast confidence is currently moderate in 2 to 3 feet of inundation. However, there is a 10 percent chance of water levels up to 3.5 feet above ground level. In addition to the expected flooding on Saturday, flooding will be possible starting Friday and will continue through Monday during the late morning to mid-day high tides.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, North Central Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter of a mile at times in freezing fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility and slick roads could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter mile at times in freezing fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility and slick roads could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Areas of freezing drizzle and freezing fog. * WHERE...Airway Heights, Clarkston, Flowery Trail Road, Cheney, Northport, Orin-Rice Road, Lewiston Grade, Lewiston, Gifford, Tiger, Chewelah, Peck, Davenport, Culdesac, Kettle Falls, Newport, Fairfield, Springdale-Hunters Road, Fruitland, Lapwai, Metaline Falls, Alpowa Summit, Metaline, Deer Park, Ione, Pomeroy, Rockford, and Colville. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Freezing drizzle and freezing fog creating slick road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures in the region are around 27 to 32 degrees with freezing drizzle and freezing fog being observed. Spokane downtown is 34 degrees so impacts are not expected there. Outlying areas are cooler this morning.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog mainly over the higher terrain of the zone. * WHERE...In Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter of a mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility and slick roads could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Grande Ronde Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, and Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Yakima Valley and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility and slick roads could make driving conditions hazardous.