* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
between 3 and 8 inches with higher amounts towards the crest of
the Cascades. Ice accumulations of a light glaze to 0.05. In the
Methow valley ice accumulations of a tenth to two tenths of an
inch.
* WHERE...Mazama, Okanogan, Wauconda, Sherman Pass, Highway 20
Wauconda Summit, Nespelem, Omak, Disautel Pass, Twisp, Winthrop,
Loup Loup Pass, Republic, Boulder Creek Road, Inchelium, Tonasket,
Methow, Conconully, Brewster, Bridgeport, Oroville, and Chesaw
Road.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Expect winter travel conditions for the Tuesday evening
commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow or flurries will occur late this
morning. Snow, moderate at times will occur this afternoon and
evening. Freezing rain will begin after 8 pm.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between
3 and 7 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch
in cold lower elevations.
* WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades
Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3
inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* 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
Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation above 4000 feet. Additional snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations around a
light glaze.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected
for beaches and headlands. Strongest winds expected this evening.
* WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast.
* WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 20% chance for wind gusts to
exceed 58 mph for inland coastal communities.
* WHAT...Snow above 3000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to
two inches.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...Snow and freezing rain expected at or above elevations
greater than 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 10 inches.
Ice accumulations of up to 0.10 to 0.20 inches near and east of
the crest. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North
Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central
Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow and ice on the
roadway.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow are expected through this
afternoon, becoming steadier later this morning. Snow will
transition to freezing rain by this evening, then to rain early
Wednesday morning as snow levels gradually climb from 2500 to near
8000 feet. Ice accumulations are most likely across Snoqualmie
and Stevens Passes but cannot be ruled out at White Pass.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected
Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. West winds 15 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected early Wednesday morning.
* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Central Coast.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western
Whatcom County.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...North Coast.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations between 0.10 and 0.20
inches.
* WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, Stevens Pass, Plain, and
Leavenworth.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Expect winter travel conditions. Walking surfaces
becoming slick.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will switch over to freezing rain
Tuesday evening.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to
6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Badger Mountain Road, Wenatchee, Chelan, Number 1 Canyon,
Pangborn Airport, Waterville, Cashmere, Mansfield, Entiat, and
Number 2 Canyon.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Expect winter travel conditions for the Tuesday morning
and evening commute.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches
and ice accumulations up to a light glaze.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
morning and evening commutes.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
8 inches, and ice accumulations from a couple hundredths to two
tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades
Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow and light freezing rain.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to
7 inches above 4000 feet, and 1 to 3 inches between 3500 and 4000
feet. Ice accumulations up to a light glaze.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
Patchy dense fog has developed and will reduce visibilities to 1/2
mile or less across the Blue Mountain foothills through the early
morning hours. Portions of I-84, SR-11, SR-125 and US-395 may be
impacted.
Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling through these
areas due to localized low visibilities. If you encounter dense
fog, slow down and use low beam headlights.
Patchy dense fog will reduce visibilities to 1/2 mile or less
across the Blue Mountain foothills through the evening hours.
Portions of I-84, SR-11, SR-125 and US-395 may be impacted.
Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling through these
areas this evening due to localized areas of low visibilities. If
you encounter dense fog, slow down and use low beam headlights.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following
county, Mason.
* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Expected rainfall of 3 to 5 inches with snow levels at 7000
to 8000 feet Tuesday and Wednesday could drive the Skokomish
River above flood stage Tuesday night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
