* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest in areas near and
west of the Cascade gaps including North Bend, Enumclaw, Gold Bar,
and Covington.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and
other structures unexpectedly. Localized beach erosion is
possible. People can be swept off rocks and jetties, and drown
while observing high surf.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves just offshore will be long period
with a dominant period of 20 to 22 seconds. This will enhance
the risk for beach erosion and infrastructure damage on west
or southwest facing beaches.
* WHAT...Large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up
to 30 feet.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM PST Monday.
* 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. Similar
wave conditions in the past have resulted in beach erosion and
damage to coastal properties and buildings. High water run-up
is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a high threat for sneaker waves.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible at or above elevations greater than
3500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 18 to 24 inches
possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, including Mt.
Baker Ski Area, Cascades of King and Snohomish Counties, including
Stevens Pass, and Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, including
Paradise, Crystal Mountain Ski Area, and White Pass.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous.
Visibilities may be reduced due to falling and blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations of 6 to 12 inches will be
possible for elevations between 3000 to 3500 feet, including
Snoqualmie Pass.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible at or above elevations greater than
4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 18 to 24 inches
possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Olympic Mountains including Hurricane Ridge.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous.
Visibilities may be reduced due to falling and blowing snow.
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible above 4500 feet. Total snow
accumulations of 1-2 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult and
winter travel conditions should be anticipated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two rounds of higher intensity snowfall will
most likely impact the Cascades later this week. The first round
will most likely take place Wednesday evening into the early
morning hours on Thursday. A second storm system will be quick on
the first storm system heels, and bring another round of intense
snowfall across the Cascades Thursday night into Friday morning.
The Timberline Highway, US20 over Santiam Pass and Highway 58 over
Willamette Pass will be the roadways most heavily impacted by the
snow.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 18
and 24 inches possible above 3500 feet.
* WHERE...Stevens Pass, Holden Village, and Stehekin.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over Stevens Pass.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowfall rates around 1 inch per hour
or greater at Stevens Pass Wednesday night. For Coles Corner and
Stehekin, total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches.
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected
for the base of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Visibility a quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Minor flooding is occuring along the Skokomish River but will
gradually recede below flood stage on Tuesday. Additional rounds of
precipitation in the coming days will lead to additional flooding.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow 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 11:30 AM PST Monday the stage was 17.4 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM PST Monday was 17.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 16.4 feet later
Tuesday.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.3 feet on 03/06/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other
structures unexpectedly. Localized beach erosion is possible.
People can be swept off rocks and jetties, and drown while
observing high surf.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves just offshore will be long period
with a dominant period of 20 to 22 seconds. This will enhance
the risk for beach erosion and infrastructure damage on west or
southwest facing beaches.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest in areas near and
west of the Cascade gaps including North Bend, Enumclaw, Gold Bar,
and Covington.
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected
for the base of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Visibility a quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, and
Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Patchy dense fog has developed in the Kittitas and Yakima Valleys
this morning and will affect portions of Interstate 82 and
Interstate 90. Visibilities of less than one half mile can be
expected in places. Motorists should be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. If you encounter dense fog, slow down and
use low beam headlights.
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.Moderate flooding is expected for the next several hours before the
river levels begin to lower, but will remain in minor flood stage.
Additional rounds of precipitation in the coming days will keep the
river in minor flood stage.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor 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 3:30 AM PST Monday the stage was 17.6 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:30 AM PST Monday was 17.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 16.4 feet late
tonight.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.5 feet on 12/20/1994.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected
for the base of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Large waves and dangerous surf conditions. Breakers up
to 30 feet.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM PST Monday.
* 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. Similar
wave conditions in the past have resulted in beach erosion and
damage to coastal properties and buildings. High water run-up
is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a high threat for sneaker waves.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones.
* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 9 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other
structures unexpectedly. Localized beach erosion is possible.
People can be swept off rocks and jetties, and drown while
observing high surf.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves just offshore on Monday morning are
expected to be of a longer period with a dominant period of 20
to 22 seconds. This may enhance the risk for beach erosion and
infrastructure damage on west or southwest facing beaches.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
.The Skokomish River will continue to rise tonight with minor
flooding forecast.
* 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 6:30 PM PST Sunday the stage was 16.8 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:30 PM PST Sunday was 16.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.4 feet late
this evening. The river will gradually recede on Monday.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.4 feet on 11/19/2012.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
