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ESFSEW A series of strong and wet Pacific storm systems will track through western Washington this week with sharp rises on the rivers flowing off the Olympics and Cascades. The next system will arrive Tuesday afternoon into Thursday, with a short break from the rainfall this weekend. Multiple rivers may climb into action stage, depending on rainfall rates, snow levels, temperatures, and storm totals once the heaviest of the precipitation wraps up Thursday. Please continue to monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.

Moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms remains likely with a disturbance passing through middle of the week. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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... - Another round of moderate to heavy rain is expected with a system Tuesday night through Thursday. Three to six inches of rain are likely. Snow levels are expected to remain above the top of the Skokomish River watershed, resulting in the Skokomish River to rise to above minor flood stage early Wednesday morning, potentially cresting in moderate flood stage Wednesday afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * 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. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * 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. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 22 to 26 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 28 feet. * WHERE...Advisory conditions on all of the South Central Oregon and Curry County Coasts. Warning conditions will stay confined to south and southwest facing beaches between Cape Blanco and Sisters Rock State Park. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the High Surf Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very large breaking waves will create very hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 22 to 26 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 28 feet. * WHERE...Advisory conditions on all of the South Central Oregon and Curry County Coasts. Warning conditions will stay confined to south and southwest facing beaches between Cape Blanco and Sisters Rock State Park. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the High Surf Warning, from 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very large breaking waves will create very hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas. Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...Snow Above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 10 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Okanogan County County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Be prepared for winter travel conditions across Washington Pass and within the backcountry.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches possible. * WHERE...Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Boulder Creek Road, Sherman Pass, and Chesaw Road. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Beaches and headlands of the South Washington, and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday through 6 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds will be along the beaches and headlands from Yaquina Head to the Long Beach Peninsula. South of Yaquina Head and inland could see gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Beaches and headlands of the South Washington, and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday through 6 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds will be along the beaches and headlands from Yaquina Head to the Long Beach Peninsula. South of Yaquina Head and inland could see gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, Central Coast, North Coast, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Bremerton and Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Everett and Vicinity, Lower Chehalis Valley Area, Seattle and Vicinity, Southwest Interior, and Tacoma Area. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday 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...Snow at or above elevations greater than 4000 ft. Additional snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches through Thursday, with locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult including SR 20 and Washington Pass.

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Gusts up to 60 mph are possible over the high terrain of the Warner Mountains and Winter Rim. * WHERE...Portions of Lake and Modoc counties, and eastern Klamath County, including Silver Lake, Paisley, Valley Falls, Adel, Alkali Lake, Wagontire, portions of Highways 31, 395, and 140. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Bear Creek, Antelope, and Little Butte Creek valleys in Jackson County, including Ashland, Phoenix, Talent, and portions of Interstate 5. * WHEN...From 10 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Winds up to 70 mph are possible over headlands and very exposed terrain. * WHERE...The Coos and Curry County coastlines along and south of Cape Arago, including beaches, headlands, state parks, portions of Highway 101, and the communities of Brookings, Gold Beach, Port Orford, and Bandon. * WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, and damage or blow away unsecured objects. Power outages are possible. Travel will become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Medford OR on this developing situation.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph for the base of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHERE...Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning. * 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 Interstate 84 through Cabbage Hill.

* WHAT...Snow Above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Western Okanogan County County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Be prepared for winter travel conditions across Washington Pass and within the backcountry.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph over exposed locations. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades, mainly north of Highway 140, including Crater Lake, and Highways 62, 230, 138 and 58. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates early this morning with the front could briefly reach 1 inch per hour causing low visibility and hazardous driving conditions. This is most likely between 5 and 8 am.