NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Additional rounds of rain over the Olympics today and Monday will keep the Skokomish River above flood stage through early this week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - The river previously crested at 17.5 feet around 5 PM Thursday. The river remained in flood stage and crested again late Saturday afternoon around 17.49 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to recede, but remain steady above flood stage into Tuesday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 3000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches at Willamette Pass and Santiam Pass, with 6 to 8 inches along highway 26 near Government Camp. Additional snow accumulations of 15 to 20 inches expected above pass level. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become hazardous due to heavy snow. Travel will be very difficult over the Cascade passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall accumulation will vary based on elevation and exposure to wind, with the highest snow amounts expected above 5500 feet. The Cascade passes will see impacts from periods of heavy snow, especially Sunday afternoon and evening when snowfall rates are expected to peak between 1-2 inches per hour. Snow will start off dense and wet before becoming fluffier and drier through the afternoon.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 13 inches. * WHERE...Stehekin, Holden Village, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulation of 1 to 5 inches at Peola and Anatone and 6 to 12 inches in the mountains above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Anatone, Peola, Cloverland Road, and Mountain Road. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. Local winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause blowing and drifting of snow. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...Above 3500 Feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 15 inches. Local winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause blowing and drifting of snow. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions.

* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. * WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Additional rounds of rain over the Olympics this weekend will keep the Skokomish River above flood stage, cresting just at moderate flood stage this evening. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM PST Saturday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM PST Saturday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet this evening. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on 12/20/1994. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

ESFSEW The Chehalis River has crested upstream at Grand Mound, and the forecast for the Chehalis at Porter will likely remain below flood stage. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch through 4 PM today. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning Above 3500 Feet, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions.

The next weather system moves into the area Sunday and impacts the area through Monday. Steadier snow will increase Sunday, with some moderate to heavy snow rates Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow may also impact morning commute. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 13 inches. * WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

The next weather system moves into the area Sunday and impacts the area through Monday. Steadier snow will increase Sunday, with some moderate to heavy snow rates Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow may also impact morning commute. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Blowing snow will occasionally reduce visibility. * WHERE...Anatone, Cloverland Road, Peola, and Mountain Road. * WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. * WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous..

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 6 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...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.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Additional rounds of rain over the Olympics this weekend will keep the Skokomish River above flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM PST Saturday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - The river previously crested at 17.5 feet around 5 PM Thursday. The river has been rising from 16.9 ft since Friday evening. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet late this afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 13 inches at pass level, and up to 17 inches above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall accumulation will vary based on terrain and exposure to wind. The Cascade passes will see impacts from snow. Snow will start off dense and wet becoming drier through the afternoon. Along the peaks of the volcanoes, over 20 inches of snow possible. 50% chance of snow rates of 1 inch per hour between 5 AM to 1 PM Sunday above 5000 feet.