* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. On the
higher benches of the Waterville Plateau 4 to 7 inches expected.
Along the Columbia River accumulations will generally be 1 to 2
inches.
* WHERE...Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Badger Mountain Road, Pangborn
Airport, Waterville, Mansfield, Cashmere.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 20 percent chance of freezing rain
with accumulation of a light glaze.
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Ice accumulations around a light
glaze to 0.15". Some pockets of up to two tenths of ice.
* WHERE...Coeur d'Alene, Cheney, Davenport, Wilbur, Reardan, Edwall,
Hayden, Worley, Post Falls, Airway Heights, Creston.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Freezing rain could
impact the Friday morning commute.
* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches.
* WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades
Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* 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
Friday morning commute.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to
two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around one
tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and
North Central Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
to 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County.
For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. The river is beginning to rise
again and will reach minor flooding by 4PM. Minor flooding
persists into Sunday afternoon. The river is expected to crest
near 22.2 feet late Saturday afternoon and evening.
* WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille.
* WHEN...Until late Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Some farm buildings may be threatened and
roads covered in low areas by rising water. Expect widespread
flooding throughout the Coquille River floodplain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 AM PST Friday the stage was 18.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 22.3 feet tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.2 feet on 01/23/1999.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Light snow accumulations up to one
inch and ice accumulations of a tenth to a quarter of an inch
likely between 500 and 2500 feet. Higher accumulations of three to
four tenths possible above 3000 feet.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades and Upper Hood River
Valley. In Washington, South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Light snow accumulations up to one
inch and ice accumulations of a tenth to a quarter of an inch
likely between 500 and 2500 feet. Higher accumulations of three to
four tenths possible above 3000 feet.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades and Upper Hood River
Valley. In Washington, South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County, and Central
Siskiyou County. Including the cities of Weed, Silver Lake, Summer
Lake, and Lakeview.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected along I-5 in the
southern Shasta Valley near Weed. Also, along highway 31 between
Summer Lake and Silver Lake.
The next system will arrive today bringing rain and snow to the
area. Snow levels will hover around 3500 feet today, with light to
moderate snow above that. Then as the cold front moves through the
area, snowfall rates will intensify bringing moderate to heavy snow
at times to portions of the southern Oregon Cascades and the Marble
Mountains in western Siskiyou County.
* WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet expected. Total snow accumulations
between 7 and 12 inches. The highest elevations could see up to 16
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades along and north of Highway
140 at Lake of the Woods. This includes Crater Lake, Diamond Lake,
Highway 51 at Willamette Pass, portions of Highway 62, 138, and
140.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow is expected to fall
most of the day today. Snow will become moderate to heavy at times
between 10 PM and 4 AM.
Patchy dense fog will affect the Blue Mountain Foothills through
the early morning hours. Visibilities will be 1/4 mile or less in
area impacted by dense fog. If you encounter fog, slow down, use
low beam headlights and allow for extra space between your vehicle
and those around you.
Patchy dense fog will affect the Blue Mountain Foothills through
the early morning hours. Visibilities will be 1/4 mile or less in
area impacted by dense fog. If you encounter fog, slow down, use
low beam headlights and allow for extra space between your vehicle
and those around you.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
to 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades
Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and light
ice accumulation will be in the vicinity of Trout Lake and
Glenwood.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1
to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and ice
accumulation will be in the vicinity of Satus Pass and Bickleton.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday
morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow totals are expected in the
western portions and higher elevations of the Yakima and Kittitas
Counties.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to two inches and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and ice
accumulations will be roughly along and north of HWY26. Little to
no ice is expected along HWY20.
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of one to
two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and
North Central Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.