Widely scattered snow showers will develop this afternoon mainly
between 3PM and 7PM. Snow showers will be capable of producing
bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds between 20 to 30 mph.
Organized showers may produce snow squalls with visibility rapidly
dropping down to one-half mile or less. Intense snow showers may
also drop road surface temperatures down to below freezing with
icy conditions rapidly developing, especially around the time of
the evening commute. Remain alert to the latest weather and travel
conditions and keep an eye out for snow squall warnings. If
caught in a snow squall, remember to reduce speeds and to turn on
headlights and hazard lights.
* WHAT...Snow expected above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations
of 3 to 9 inches, except 6 to 10 above 2500 feet. Winds gusting
as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and South Washington Cascade
Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 1000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of 3 to 7 inches.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon and Central
Coast Range of Western Oregon. In Washington, Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Widely scattered snow showers will develop this afternoon into the
early evening hours today. Snow showers will be capable of
producing bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds between 20 to 30
mph. Organized showers may produce snow squalls with visibility
rapidly dropping down to one-half mile or less. Intense snow
showers may also drop road surface temperatures down to below
freezing with icy conditions rapidly developing, especially around
the time of the evening commute. Remain alert to the latest
weather and travel conditions and keep an eye out for snow squall
warnings. If caught in a snow squall, remember to reduce speeds
and to turn on headlights and hazard lights.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 1000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of 6 to 12 inches, except 3 to 8 inches below 2000 feet.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon and Central
Coast Range of Western Oregon. In Washington, Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 1500 feet. Additional snow
accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and South Washington Cascade
Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Localized snow accumulations of up to two
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Heavy rainfall over the past couple of days will force rises on the
Chehalis River today with the river cresting close to minor flood
stage.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays
Harbor. In west central Washington, Thurston.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Shower activity continues today, but heavy rain over the river
basin has ended. The river crested and will fall below flood stage
later this morning.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until late this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread
flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West
Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 AM PST Friday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
later this morning and continue falling to 14.6 feet late
Tuesday evening.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.5 feet on 01/30/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Willapa Hills above 1000 feet.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 9
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and Foothills above 1500 feet.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Heavy rain has ended, with mainly shower activity continuing into
Friday. The river has crested and will continue to recede tonight
into Friday.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread
flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West
Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 PM PST Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:15 PM PST Thursday was 17.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 14.7 feet Tuesday
afternoon.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.8 feet on 11/23/1990.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of up and inch or two. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized heavier amounts of snow are
possible due to convective snow banding, which will increase
snowfall rates.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 18
inches.
* WHERE...Olympic mountains, including Hurricane Ridge.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on very difficult travel.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 1000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of up to 10 inches. Snow will be heaviest above 4000 feet.
* WHERE...Cascade mountains of Whatcom and Skagit Counties,
including the Mount Baker Ski Area, Cascade mountains of
Snohomish and King Counties, including Stevens Pass, and
Snoqualmie Pass, and Cascade mountains of Pierce and Lewis
Counties, including the Crystal Mountain Ski Area, and Paradise
on Mount Rainier.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 1500 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of 3 to 10 inches, except 6 to 14 inches above 2500 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and South Washington Cascade
Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours will force rises on the
Chehalis River today and Friday with the river cresting close to
Minor flood stage.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays
Harbor. In west central Washington, Thurston.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
