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...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Oregon... Umpqua River near Elkton affecting Central Douglas County and South Central Oregon Coast zones. For the Umpqua River...including Elkton...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Umpqua River near Elkton. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to late Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Slight low-land and agricultural flooding occurs mainly from the Kellog area through Elkton to Scottsburg. At 35.0 feet, The Umpqua River is at flood stage. Expect low-land and agricultural flooding from the Kellog area through Elkton to Scottsburg. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:15 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Oregon... Elk Creek near Drain affecting Central Douglas County zone. For the Elk Creek - Douglas County...including Drain...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Elk Creek near Drain. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, At this stage low land flooding begins. At 16.5 feet, Homes in the city of drain begin to flood. At 18.0 feet, Widespread flooding of low lands and structures at this stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Heavy snow. From Saturday afternoon to late Sunday afternoon, additional snow accumulations 7 to 10 inches above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph Saturday afternoon and up to 45 mph on Sunday. * WHERE...Mountain Road, Anatone, Peola, and Cloverland Road. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Outdoor enthusiasts should expect heavy snow along with blowing and drifting in the backcountry of the Blue Mountains Saturday into Sunday.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations from 5 PM Saturday to 11 AM Sunday of 6 to 8 inches for elevations above 2500 feet. * WHERE...Holden Village and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving conditions across the Cascades Saturday and Sunday including Stevens Pass.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 2000 ft. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 10 inches. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet, with the highest amounts above 4000 feet. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 to 4 feet, with the highest amounts above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

An active storm track will remain over the area through at least early next week. Light to moderate precipitation today through Saturday will cause only minor rises. However, a moist, atmospheric river late Saturday into Sunday will bring periods of very heavy rainfall to the watch area. Rain amounts of 3 to 6 inches are likely during this time frame for the coast, coast ranges and into western Siskiyou County with 1 to 3 inches in the Umpqua Basin and Rogue Valley. Snow levels will rise this weekend to around 5000 to 5500 feet by Sunday and this will lead to some snow melt and increased runoff. * WHAT...Flooding of streams, creeks and rivers, urban areas and areas of poor drainage caused by very heavy rainfall and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern California, including the following area, Western Siskiyou County and southwest Oregon, including the following areas, Central Douglas County, Curry County Coast, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Eastern Douglas County Foothills, Jackson County and South Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Oregon, including the following areas, Benton County Lowlands, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Central Coast of Oregon, Central Oregon Coast Range, Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Lane County Cascade Foothills, Lane County Lowlands and Linn County Lowlands. * WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river directed towards southwest Oregon will bring periods of heavy rain, with rain rates exceeding 0.25 inch per hour at times. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts 65 to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...In California, Modoc County. This includes highways 299 395, and 139 as well as the cities of Alturas, Canby, Davis Creek, and Willow Ranch. In Oregon, Central and Eastern Lake County. This includes highway 140 from Lakeview east, highways 31 and 395 as well as the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Paisley, Summer Lake, Silver Lake, and Alkali Lake. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Klamath Basin, southern Klamath County and far southwestern Lake County. This includes Highways 140, 66, 97, 139 and 97 as well as the cities of Chiloquin, Klamath Falls, Bly, Beatty and Keno. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Curry County and the southern portions of Josephine and Jackson Counties. This includes Highway 1999 from Wilderville south, Interstate 5 north of Merlin, portions of Highway 238 from Applegate to Jacksonville and the higher terrain in southeastern Jackson County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result.

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast. This includes portions of highway 101, especially in exposed areas. The cities of Port Orford, Nesika Beach, Gold Beach, Cape Blanco, and Pistol River. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Larger pockets of power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central Douglas County. This includes portions of Highway 42, Interstate 5 south of Roseburg and portions of the Tiller-Trail Highway south of Tiller. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Concerns will primarily be north of the I-84 corridor, primarily along Highway 204 and north.

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2000 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Concerns will primarily be north of the I-84 corridor, primarily along Highway 204 and north.