* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 50
mph.
* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley,
Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro,
North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Two and a half to four inches of precipitation over the South
Slopes of the Olympics Wednesday into Thursday morning will push the
Skokomish River into moderate flood stage Thursday.
* 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 12:30 AM PST Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.6 feet late
this morning. The river will remain steady this afternoon
then slowly begin to recede tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches
above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant snowfall with
periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility
to create very difficult driving conditions.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above
4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult due
to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches
above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult due
to periods of moderate to heavy snow.
* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of one-half inch to
two inches.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and
cause dangerous driving conditions due to slippery and
snow-covered roads.
* WHAT...South winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph
tonight. After 3 am Thursday, winds will become west to southwest
20 to 30 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph. These strong winds will be
primarily across the higher terrain. Winds will gradually ease
after 8 am.
* WHERE...Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Some power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph are
expected along the headlands and open exposed areas like the
beaches. Elsewhere, expect gusts of 45 to 55 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Some power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...EExpect two bursts of strong winds. First,
ahead of the cold front as it moves ashore around 2 am Thursday.
Then, winds ease a bit, then another burst of strong west to
southwest winds from 4 to 8 am as low pressure north of the region
moves inland.
* WHAT...Winds will increase through 1 am Thursday, becoming south
to southwest 15 to 30 mph, with gusts 35 to 50 mph. Winds will
gradually ease after 6 am.
* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley,
Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro,
North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches
above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant snowfall with
periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility
to create very difficult driving conditions.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above
4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult due
to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady snow overnight will turn to snow
showers Thursday morning and afternoon.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches
above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph with blowing snow.
* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult due
to periods of moderate to heavy snow.
* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of one-half inch to
two inches.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and
cause dangerous driving conditions due to slippery and
snow-covered roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to transition to rain by
early Thursday morning.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult leading up to and over
Stevens Pass. Heavy wet snow falling at one inch per hour or more
at times could lead to isolated tree damage and power outages.
Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snow amounts will be possible at
Stehekin due to marginal temperatures near or above freezing.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Mazama, Loup Loup Pass, Twisp, Winthrop, Methow, and
Conconully.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy wet snow falling
at one inch per hour or more at times could lead to isolated tree
damage and power outages.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6
inches in the valleys and 5 to 8 inches in the mountains.
* WHERE...Tiger, Springdale-Hunters Road, Colville, Fruitland,
Orin-Rice Road, Kettle Falls, Chewelah, Metaline Falls, Newport,
Northport, Ione, Deer Park, Flowery Trail Road, and Metaline.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Lowest confidence in snow amounts is along the Columbia
and Pend Oreille Rivers where warmer temperatures could limit
accumulations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lowest confidence in snow amounts is along
the Columbia and Pend Oreille Rivers where warmer temperatures
could limit accumulations.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10
inches.
* WHERE...Boulder Creek Road, Sherman Pass, Republic, Wauconda,
Chesaw Road, Inchelium, and Highway 20 Wauconda Summit.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy wet snow falling
at one inch per hour or more at times could lead to isolated tree
damage and power outages.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 16
inches.
* WHERE...Leavenworth and Plain.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy wet snow falling
at one inch per hour or more at times could lead to isolated tree
damage and power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected to fall between
10PM and 4AM Thursday.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches
below 2500 feet and 6 to 10 inches on higher benches above 2500
feet.
* WHERE...Omak, Tonasket, Oroville, Okanogan, Bridgeport, Brewster,
Waterville, Badger Mountain Road, Nespelem, Disautel Pass, and
Mansfield.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Snowfall rates of one
inch per hour are expected at times Christmas night into early
Thursday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lowest confidence in snow amounts is along
the Columbia and Okanogan Rivers where warmer temperatures could
limit accumulations.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches.
* WHERE...Number 2 Canyon, Entiat, Cashmere, Number 1 Canyon,
Wenatchee, Chelan, and Pangborn Airport.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Snowfall rates of one
inch per hour are expected at times Christmas night into early
Thursday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4
inches at lower elevations near the Columbia River.
