NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. Highest total snow accumulation expected above 5000 ft. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of heavy snow will produce limited visibilities and challenging travel conditions.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

Rain will continue over the south slopes of the Olympics Tuesday. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From 2 PM PDT this afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain continuing over the south slopes of the Olympics Tuesday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 255 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Holdman, or 17 miles north of Pendleton, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Holdman, Touchet, Lowden, and Helix.

At 255 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Boardman, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Boardman, Irrigon, Hermiston, and Paterson.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this 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...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of children.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - With the river already running high, rain over the south slopes of the Olympics tonight into Tuesday could push the Skokomish River above flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. Highest total snow accumulation expected above 5000 ft. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of heavy snow will produce limited visibilities and challenging travel conditions.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through this 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...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of children.

With the river already running high rain over the south slopes of the Olympics tonight into Tuesday could push the Skokomish River above flood stage. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - With the river already running high rain over the south slopes of the Olympics tonight into Tuesday could push the Skokomish River above flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...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...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of children..

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT early this morning 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...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of children.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late tonight 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...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of children.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late tonight 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...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of children.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * 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...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be especially watchful of children.

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Middle Chehalis River Valley, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, and Olympia and Southern Puget Sound. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Tualatin Valley, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, Upper Hood River Valley, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.