NOAA Current Watches-WA

...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 early Thursday afternoon. * 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 10:30 AM PST Sunday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM PST Sunday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling through Monday, reaching around 16.5 feet through early Tuesday morning, and then hover right around flood stage through Thursday morning. Another rise above flood stage is possible Friday. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet on 11/23/1990. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 11 inches. * WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 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. Additional 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.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 13 inches. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult in the mountains.

* 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, Cloverland Road, Peola, and Mountain Road. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Patchy dense fog has formed in and around the Walla Walla area, primarily across the north and east portions and impacting Highway 12. Localized visibilities of a quarter mile or lower are occurring and expected to persist through the morning hours, likely dissipating by 11 AM. Motorists are urged to use caution as visibilities could change quickly.

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 8 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph late today and tonight with blowing snow. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 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...Heavy snow above 3500 Feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph tonight with blowing snow. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 4 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...6 to 10 inches of total snow between 2500 and 3500 feet, including Snoqualmie pass.

* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 11 inches. * WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning 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 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.