* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ("feels like") as low as zero
degrees fahrenheit expected.
* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area
and the Hood River Valley.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon PST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
* WHAT...Cold wind chills ("feels like") as low as 10 degrees below
expected.
* WHERE...Northern and Central Cascades and Foothills in Oregon,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, South Washington and North
and Central Oregon Coast, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys
and Mountains of Oregon, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys
of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and
Cowlitz River Valleys, South Washington Cascades and Foothills,
and Outer Southeast Portland Metro.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can
lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, Very cold wind chills as low
as 15 to 25 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 15 to 30
mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Bellevue and Vicinity.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon PST today. For
the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected along the I-90
corridor especially near Issaquah.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 to 20 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 15 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon PST today. For
the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will be along the
Cascade gaps, particularly around North Bend.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 15 to 20 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 15 to
30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...North Coast.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 15 to 20 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, northeast winds 15 to
30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...North Coast.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, Very cold wind chills as low
as 15 to 25 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 15 to 30
mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Bellevue and Vicinity.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon PST today. For
the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected along the I-90
corridor especially near Issaquah.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 to 20 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 15 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...East Puget Sound Lowlands.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon PST today. For
the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will be along the
Cascade gaps, particularly around North Bend.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 degrees.
* WHERE...Western Skagit County.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 degrees.
* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 degrees.
* WHERE...Central Coast, Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, Hood Canal
Area, Western Strait of Juan De Fuca, Lower Chehalis Valley Area,
and Southwest Interior.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees.
* WHERE...San Juan County and Western Whatcom County.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below are possible,
particularly during the overnight/early morning hours.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes and West
Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...The very cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 degrees.
* WHERE...Bremerton and Vicinity, Everett and Vicinity, Seattle and
Vicinity, and Tacoma Area.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as
the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 20 to 23 feet.
* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Coos and Curry counties,
mainly from Cape Arago southward.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 2 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will create hazardous
conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate
beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible,
and exposed infrastructure may be damaged.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. This
includes areas from Lake of the Woods northward and higher
portions of the Siskiyou Mountains west of Interstate 5, including
the Mount Ashland Ski road, including portions of Highways 230, 62
and 140.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall accumulations are expected
near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake, especially this morning and
again this evening through Friday morning.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Klamath County and Western Lake County, including areas
from Modoc Point northward and areas east of Klamath Falls. This
includes the communities of Chemult, Chiloquin, Beatty, and Bly.
This also includes portions of Highway 97, 140, 66, and 31.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will rise from valley floors this
morning to around 4500 feet this afternoon. Moderate snow is
expected this morning, then expect some continued snow across
higher terrain in the afternoon. Then, light snow showers are
expected tonight and Friday with snow levels between 4000 and 5000
feet.
* WHAT...Wintry mix expected, with areas of light freezing rain.
* WHERE...Portions of central Douglas County, from Sutherlin
northward to the Douglas/Lane County line. This includes portions
of I-5, highway 38 and highway 138. This also includes the
communities of Sutherlin, Drain, and Elkton.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Observers reported freezing rain in Sutherlin
early this morning. Based on surface temperatures ranging from 30
to 32 degrees, areas of light freezing rain are expected through
around sunrise. Snow levels will rise and warmer air at the
surface should arrive around sunrise.
* WHAT...Wet snow expected above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations
up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 20 mph in valleys and 40
mph over mountains. Lighter snow of a half inch or less is
possible for elevations below 1500 feet elevation.
* WHERE...This includes portions of the Illinois Valley, lower
passes along Interstate 5 north of Grants pass, Hayes Hill, and
mountains in Josephine and eastern Curry counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 18 below.
* WHERE...Northern Lake County and eastern Klamath County, including
Fort Rock and Silver Lake.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.