NOAA Current Watches

|...POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ALONG CREEKS AND RIVERS IN NORTHWEST OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON... Rain will begin Sunday afternoon, with periods of heavy rain possible through the week as a series of strong storms moves through the Pacific Northwest. Precipitation totals for the coming week (Sunday through Friday) will be on the order of 5 to 8 inches for Hydrologic Outlook 2022-01-02T10:00:00-08:00 2022-01-02T15:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Central Columbia River Gorge; Greater Vancouver Area; Lower Columbia and I - 5 Corridor in Cowlitz County; South Washington Coast; Western Columbia River Gorge FIPS6 053011 053015 053039 053049 053059 053069 UGC WAZ021 WAZ022 WAZ039 WAZ045 WAZ046 VTEC

|...POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ALONG CREEKS AND RIVERS IN NORTHWEST OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON... Rain will begin Sunday afternoon, with periods of heavy rain possible through the week as a series of strong storms moves through the Pacific Northwest. Precipitation totals for the coming week (Sunday through Friday) will be on the order of 5 to 8 inches for Hydrologic Outlook 2022-01-02T10:00:00-08:00 2022-01-02T15:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Cascade Foothills in Lane County; Central Coast Range of Western Oregon; Central Columbia River Gorge; Central Oregon Coast; Central Willamette Valley; Coast Range of Northwest Oregon; Greater Portland Metro Area; Lower Columbia; North Oregon Coast; Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills; South Willamette Valley; Upper Hood River Valley; Western Columbia River Gorge FIPS6 041003 041005 041007 041009 041027 041039 041041 041043 041047 041051 041053 041057 041067 041071 UGC ORZ001 ORZ002 ORZ003 ORZ004 ORZ005 ORZ006 ORZ007 ORZ008 ORZ010 ORZ012 ORZ014 ORZ015 ORZ016 VTEC

...THE WINTER STORM WATCH HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches. Winds could gusts as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday. Winter Storm Warning 2022-01-02T16:00:00-08:00 2022-01-03T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely East Slopes of the Washington Cascades FIPS6 053037 053039 053077 UGC WAZ520 VTEC /O.UPG.KPDT.WS.A.0007.220103T0000Z-220104T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPDT.WS.W.0001.220103T0000Z-220104T0000Z/

...THE WINTER STORM WATCH HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday. Winter Storm Warning 2022-01-02T16:00:00-08:00 2022-01-03T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades FIPS6 041017 041031 041039 UGC ORZ509 VTEC /O.UPG.KPDT.WS.A.0007.220103T0000Z-220104T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KPDT.WS.W.0001.220103T0000Z-220104T0000Z/

...Flood Potential Outlook for Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Josephine Counties.... Quick rises and a slight potential for flooding on area streams, creeks, and rivers due to the combination of heavy rainfall and snow melt in the following counties in Oregon... Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Josephine. Hydrologic Outlook 2022-01-01T10:11:00-08:00 2022-01-02T10:15:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Coos; Curry; Douglas; Josephine FIPS6 041011 041015 041019 041033 UGC ORC011 ORC015 ORC019 ORC033 VTEC

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow and strong winds. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible, except up to 18 inches over the higher mountains. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph causing blowing and drifting of snow. Winter Storm Watch 2022-01-03T13:00:00-08:00 2022-01-04T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Baker County FIPS6 041001 041045 UGC ORZ062 VTEC /O.CON.KBOI.WS.A.0001.220103T2100Z-220105T0000Z/

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT... - For the Freeze Warning: Temperatures will continue to warm to above freezing along and near the coast this morning. High Wind Watch 2022-01-02T13:00:00-08:00 2022-01-03T13:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Curry County Coast; South Central Oregon Coast FIPS6 041011 041015 UGC ORZ021 ORZ022 VTEC /O.EXP.KMFR.FZ.W.0016.000000T0000Z-220101T1700Z/ /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0014.220102T2100Z-220103T2100Z/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible. * WHERE...Northeast Siskiyou and Modoc County in California, and Klamath and Lake County in Oregon, including Bly, Lakeview, High Wind Watch 2022-01-02T16:00:00-08:00 2022-01-04T10:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Central and Eastern Lake County; Klamath Basin; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County FIPS6 041035 041037 UGC ORZ029 ORZ030 ORZ031 VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0014.220103T0000Z-220104T1800Z/

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet possible. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. Winter Storm Watch 2022-01-02T16:00:00-08:00 2022-01-03T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Western Chelan County FIPS6 053007 053057 UGC WAZ048 VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.WS.A.0011.220103T0000Z-220104T0000Z/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County, Admiralty Inlet Area, North Coast and Central Wind Advisory 2022-01-01T22:00:00-08:00 2022-01-02T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Admiralty Inlet Area; Central Coast; North Coast; San Juan County; Western Skagit County; Western Whatcom County FIPS6 053009 053027 053029 053031 053055 053057 053073 UGC WAZ001 WAZ503 WAZ506 WAZ510 WAZ516 WAZ517 VTEC /O.UPG.KSEW.HW.A.0007.220102T1200Z-220103T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.WI.Y.0001.220102T0600Z-220103T0000Z/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Olympic mountains including Hurricane Ridge. Winter Storm Warning 2022-01-02T10:00:00-08:00 2022-01-03T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Olympics FIPS6 053009 053031 053045 UGC WAZ513 VTEC /O.UPG.KSEW.WS.A.0012.220102T1800Z-220104T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.WS.W.0001.220102T1800Z-220103T1200Z/

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 18 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Cascade mountains of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Winter Storm Warning 2022-01-02T16:00:00-08:00 2022-01-03T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely West Slopes North Cascades and Passes; West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes FIPS6 053007 053033 053037 053041 053053 053057 053061 053073 UGC WAZ567 WAZ568 WAZ569 VTEC /O.UPG.KSEW.WS.A.0012.220103T0000Z-220104T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.WS.W.0001.220103T0000Z-220104T0000Z/

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches possible. Winds could gusts as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. Winter Storm Watch 2022-01-02T16:00:00-08:00 2022-01-03T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible East Slopes of the Washington Cascades FIPS6 053037 053039 053077 UGC WAZ520 VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.WS.A.0007.220103T0000Z-220104T0000Z/

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. Winter Storm Watch 2022-01-02T16:00:00-08:00 2022-01-03T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades FIPS6 041017 041031 041039 UGC ORZ509 VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.WS.A.0007.220103T0000Z-220104T0000Z/

...DANGEROUS COLD TEMPERATURES TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND... Arctic air remains in place this morning with lows ranging from the low teens and single digits to well below zero where abundant snow pack resides. Expect low temperatures of -5 to -30 where snowpack persists. While winds will generally remain light into the morning hours, even 5 to 10 mph winds could generate dangerous Special Weather Statement 2022-01-02T10:00:00-08:00 2022-01-01T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed East Slopes of the Washington Cascades; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington; Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Northwest Blue Mountains; Simcoe Highlands; Yakima Valley FIPS6 053005 053013 053021 053037 053039 053071 053077 UGC WAZ024 WAZ026 WAZ027 WAZ028 WAZ029 WAZ030 WAZ520 WAZ521 VTEC

...DANGEROUS COLD TEMPERATURES TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND... Arctic air remains in place this morning with lows ranging from the low teens and single digits to well below zero where abundant snow pack resides. Expect low temperatures of -5 to -30 where snowpack persists. While winds will generally remain light into the morning hours, even 5 to 10 mph winds could generate dangerous Special Weather Statement 2022-01-02T16:00:00-08:00 2022-01-01T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Central Oregon; East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; John Day Basin; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa County FIPS6 041013 041017 041021 041023 041031 041039 041049 041055 041059 041061 041063 041065 041069 UGC ORZ041 ORZ044 ORZ049 ORZ050 ORZ502 ORZ503 ORZ505 ORZ506 ORZ507 ORZ508 ORZ509 ORZ510 ORZ511 VTEC

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible, with accumulations of 15 to 20 inches possible and locally higher amounts up to 30 inches. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Southern Oregon Cascades from Lake of the Woods north, Winter Storm Watch 2022-01-03T04:00:00-08:00 2022-01-04T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades; South Central Oregon Cascades FIPS6 041019 041029 041035 UGC ORZ027 ORZ028 VTEC /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.A.0001.220103T1200Z-220104T1200Z/

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow, with accumulations of 8 to 12 inches and locally higher amounts up to 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph. * WHERE... Winter Storm Watch 2022-01-03T04:00:00-08:00 2022-01-04T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Klamath Basin; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County FIPS6 041035 041037 UGC ORZ029 ORZ030 VTEC /O.NEW.KMFR.WS.A.0001.220103T1200Z-220104T1200Z/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph. Some areas could see wind gusts above 70 mph. * WHERE...In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. In Oregon, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, Foothills of High Wind Watch 2022-01-02T22:00:00-08:00 2022-01-03T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington FIPS6 053013 053071 UGC WAZ029 VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HW.A.0004.220103T0600Z-220104T0000Z/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph. Some areas could see wind gusts above 70 mph. * WHERE...In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. In Oregon, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, Foothills of High Wind Watch 2022-01-02T22:00:00-08:00 2022-01-03T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Wallowa County FIPS6 041013 041017 041021 041023 041049 041059 041061 041063 041069 UGC ORZ049 ORZ050 ORZ506 ORZ507 ORZ508 VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HW.A.0004.220103T0600Z-220104T0000Z/