* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches. Locations along the Okanogan and Columbia River will
generally see an inch or less. Loup Loup and Sherman Pass is
expected to see 5 to 7 inches.
* WHERE...Methow, Twisp, Omak, Inchelium, Disautel Pass, Chesaw
Road, Loup Loup Pass, Brewster, Nespelem, Wauconda, Conconully,
Winthrop, Okanogan, Sherman Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit,
Tonasket, Republic, Mazama, Oroville, Boulder Creek Road, and
Bridgeport.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches. On the higher benches of the Waterville Plateau 4 to 7
inches expected. Along the Columbia River accumulations will
generally be 1 to 2 inches.
* WHERE...Entiat, Mansfield, Cashmere, Wenatchee, Pangborn Airport,
Badger Mountain Road, Chelan, Waterville.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 2 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1
to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and ice
accumulation will be in the vicinity of Satus Pass and Bickleton.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
to 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades
Crest.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and light
ice accumulation will be in the vicinity of Trout Lake and
Glenwood.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and
cause dangerous driving conditions due to slippery and
snow-covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Friday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow totals are expected in the
western portions and higher elevations of the Yakima and Kittitas
valleys. Lower totals are anticipated in the lower elevations
towards Sunnyside and Granger.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations of one
tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Locally higher
accumulations possible.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades and Upper Hood River
Valley. Impacts mainly above 3000 feet but including Parkdale in
Upper Hood River Valley. In Washington, South Washington Cascades
above 3000 feet.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
ESFSEW
Multiple weather systems will move across Western Washington Friday
through the weekend with heavy precipitation at times, especially
over the Olympic Peninsula. Heaviest amounts are forecast over the
southwestern slopes of the Olympic Mountains, with 2 to 4 inches of
rainfall expected during this period. This will result in the
potential for the Skokomish River to rise above flood stage over the
weekend. Snow levels will initially be around 5000 feet on Friday,
with snow levels around 4000 feet Saturday and Sunday.
Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.
Patchy dense fog has formed in and around the Walla Walla
airport and in spots along the Highway 11 corridor. Visibilities
of on quarter mile or less are occurring and will slowly dissipate
and lift over the next two to three hours. Motorists are urged to
use caution as visibilities could change quickly.
Patchy dense fog has formed in and around the Pendleton airport,
Walla Walla airport, and along the Interstate 84 corridor between
Pendleton and Boardman. Visibilities of on quarter mile or less
are occurring and expected to linger through much of the morning,
likely dissipating between 11 AM and noon. Motorists are urged to
use caution as visibilities could change quickly.
Patchy freezing fog has been observed at the Ellensburg airport
and along the Interstate 90 and 82 corridors. The visibility is
one quarter mile or less and is expected to slowly improve during
the morning, breaking between 11 AM and noon. Motorists are urged
to use caution as there may be sudden reductions in visibility
and a potential for icy roadways.
* WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations 4
to 8 inches on the main passes, with an inch possible as low as
2000 feet. Higher amounts likely on the higher peaks and ridges
above 5000 feet.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South
Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads and bridges will likely become slick and
snowpacked.
Areas of freezing fog will continue along along the Blue Mountain
Foothills and the Oregon side of the Lower Columbia Basin through
the early morning on New Years. The visibility of one quarter
mile or less will be observed in some locations. A weather system
bringing rain will arrive after midnight and will allow the fog
to lift for most location. Motorists are urged to use caution as
there will be a sudden reduction in the visibility as well as icy
spots on the roadways. Happy New Year and be careful while
traveling on the roads this evening.
Patchy dense freezing fog has been observed along Interstate 90
from Easton to Vantage. The visibility is one quarter mile or
less and is expected to linger through the evening hours. Although
the visibility will improve later in the evening, there will be
light snow developing overnight with up to an inch in the Kittitas
Valley and 1 to 2 inches along Elk Heights, Manastash Ridge, and
Ryegrass Summit. Happy New Year and be careful while traveling on
the roads this evening.
Patchy dense fog has formed along the Blue Mountain Foothills,
including the Walla Walla Airport and along Highway 11 near Athena
and Weston. The visibility is one quarter mile or less and is
expected to linger through the evening hours. Motorists are urged
to use caution as there will be a sudden reduction in the
visibility. Happy New Year and be careful while traveling on the
roads this evening.
* WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations 4
to 8 inches on the main passes, with an inch possible as low as
2000 feet. Higher amounts likely on the higher peaks and ridges
above 5000 feet.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South
Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads and bridges will likely become slick and
snowpacked.
* WHAT...Visibility one half mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Additionally, temperatures below freezing could make for slick
spots on road surfaces and sidewalks.
Patchy dense fog has formed in areas of the Gorge and across the
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, primarily along the I-84 corridor.
Visibilities of one quarter mile or less are occurring and
expected to linger through much of the morning, likely dissipating
by noon. Current temperatures are hovering around freezing, so
roadways may have spots of ice that may impact travel. Motorists
are urged to use caution as visibilities could change quickly.
* WHAT...Visibility 1/2 mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Additionally, temperatures below freezing could make for slick
spots on road surfaces and sidewalks.
Snow showers will continue through the day today over the Cascades,
allowing for several more inches of accumulating snow, which may
impact travel over the mountain passes.
* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 feet.
Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches possible.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.
* WHERE...Holden Village, Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
