NOAA Current Watches

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 26 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades north of Highway 140 including Crater Lake National Park, highways 62, 138, and 51 at Willamette Pass. Marble Mountains including Sawyer Bar Road near Mount Etna, and the pass at Snowmans Hill Summit. * WHEN...From Wednesday late afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Winter Weather Advisory 2024-12-24T12:25:00-08:00 2024-12-24T12:25:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T05:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Western Siskiyou County; South Central Siskiyou County; North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County; South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades SAME 006093 SAME 041019 SAME 041029 SAME 041035 SAME 041033 UGC CAZ080 UGC CAZ082 UGC CAZ083 UGC ORZ027 UGC ORZ028 AWIPSidentifier WSWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KMFR 242025 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KMFR.WW.Y.0035.241226T0000Z-241227T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 30 to 35 ft. * WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Extremely 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous surf and beach conditions are likely to continue through much of the weekend, with improving conditions possible on Sunday. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr High Surf Warning 2024-12-24T12:17:00-08:00 2024-12-24T12:17:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast SAME 041011 SAME 041015 SAME 041019 UGC ORZ021 UGC ORZ022 AWIPSidentifier CFWMFR WMOidentifier WHUS46 KMFR 242017 NWSheadline HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.SU.W.0005.241226T0000Z-241227T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T00:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.dec718826321a357124c455a27931b110097bba0.001.1,2024-12-24T02:04:00-08:00

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast, including all beaches, capes and headlands from Reedsport to Brookings, and exposed portions of Highway 101. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High Wind Warning 2024-12-24T12:16:00-08:00 2024-12-24T12:16:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T05:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast SAME 041011 SAME 041015 SAME 041019 UGC ORZ021 UGC ORZ022 AWIPSidentifier NPWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS76 KMFR 242016 NWSheadline HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.241225T2100Z-241226T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T12:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind Advisory 2024-12-24T12:16:00-08:00 2024-12-24T12:16:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T05:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Eastern Curry County and Josephine County; Jackson County SAME 041015 SAME 041033 SAME 041029 UGC ORZ024 UGC ORZ026 AWIPSidentifier NPWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS76 KMFR 242016 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXB.KMFR.WI.Y.0038.241225T2100Z-241226T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T12:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...This includes the Summer Lake area and Highway 31, the mountains across Lake County and eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County. * WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High Wind Warning 2024-12-24T12:16:00-08:00 2024-12-24T12:16:00-08:00 2024-12-25T22:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T05:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Modoc County; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County SAME 006049 SAME 041035 SAME 041037 UGC CAZ085 UGC ORZ030 UGC ORZ031 AWIPSidentifier NPWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS76 KMFR 242016 NWSheadline HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.HW.W.0010.241226T0600Z-241226T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T18:00:00+00:00

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The river is expected to remain in minor flood stage through early Thursday morning. Additional rounds of precipitation are expected to bring the river back into moderate flood stage early Thursday morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM PST Tuesday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in minor flood stage through early Thursday morning. The river will then rise into moderate flood stage Thursday. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet on 11/23/1990. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Flood Warning 2024-12-24T09:35:00-08:00 2024-12-24T09:35:00-08:00 2024-12-24T09:35:00-08:00 2024-12-24T17:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Immediate Severe Observed Mason, WA 47.33,-123.1 47.28,-123.16 47.33,-123.33 47.34,-123.25 47.32,-123.19 47.35,-123.15 47.33,-123.1 SAME 053045 UGC WAC045 AWIPSidentifier FLSSEW WMOidentifier WGUS86 KSEW 241735 NWSheadline FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3f6551b06b8550fef7a04d41ae0a103c585f7ccf.001.1,2024-12-23T12:26:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.758b3c114c725036369dcf13b328ca447d0b850c.001.1,2024-12-23T04:29:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f153b6f36694df491aad91375079065ebc1ed0f2.001.1,2024-12-22T19:44:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.776f2d7c78d494c6ea3daeff5454157e4d04eeee.001.1,2024-12-22T10:31:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ddfa902342df0b1b4db8887c2c2efac3a2a0e20c.001.1,2024-12-22T03:11:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a113239313a7b8a616cef4ccbcb877817ccca7e7.001.1,2024-12-21T18:29:00-08:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 18 and 24 inches possible above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over Stevens Pass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowfall rates around 1 inch per hour or greater at Stevens Pass Wednesday night. For Coles Corner and Stehekin, total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches. Winter Storm Watch 2024-12-24T07:36:00-08:00 2024-12-24T07:36:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T21:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Western Chelan County SAME 053007 UGC WAZ048 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 241536 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.WS.A.0011.241226T0000Z-241227T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T18:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f4e6810e1c3803573f6ac8f466015ebcf3c5ad8c.001.1,2024-12-23T13:04:00-08:00

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 30 to 35 ft. * WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Extremely 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions are expected to slowly improve this morning, but another round of dangerous surf conditions can be expected late Wednesday (Christmas Day) through Thursday. Hazardous surf and beach conditions are likely to continue through much of the weekend, with improving conditions possible on Sunday. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr High Surf Warning 2024-12-24T06:38:00-08:00 2024-12-24T06:38:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast SAME 041011 SAME 041015 SAME 041019 UGC ORZ021 UGC ORZ022 AWIPSidentifier CFWMFR WMOidentifier WHUS46 KMFR 241438 NWSheadline HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.SU.W.0005.241226T0000Z-241227T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast, including all beaches, capes and headlands from Reedsport to Brookings, and exposed portions of Highway 101. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High Wind Watch 2024-12-24T03:53:00-08:00 2024-12-24T03:53:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:15:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast SAME 041011 SAME 041015 SAME 041019 UGC ORZ021 UGC ORZ022 AWIPSidentifier NPWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS76 KMFR 241153 NWSheadline HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0012.241225T2100Z-241226T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T12:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...South to southwest winds can still gust to around 40 mph early this morning, but will ease through the day. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...This includes the Summer Lake area and Highway 31, the mountains across Lake County and eastern Klamath County, and Modoc County. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High Wind Watch 2024-12-24T03:53:00-08:00 2024-12-24T03:53:00-08:00 2024-12-25T22:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:15:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Modoc County; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake County SAME 006049 SAME 041035 SAME 041037 UGC CAZ085 UGC ORZ030 UGC ORZ031 AWIPSidentifier NPWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS76 KMFR 241153 NWSheadline HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.HW.A.0012.241226T0600Z-241226T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph becoming west 25 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph Thursday morning. * WHERE...Central Coast and North Coast. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * 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...This storm has the potential to produce the strongest winds of the season to date. High Wind Watch 2024-12-24T03:45:00-08:00 2024-12-24T03:45:00-08:00 2024-12-25T22:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible North Coast; Central Coast SAME 053009 SAME 053031 SAME 053027 UGC WAZ516 UGC WAZ517 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 241145 NWSheadline HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.EXB.KSEW.HW.A.0002.241226T0600Z-241226T2100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T21:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph possible Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. Gusts as high as 55 mph possible Thursday. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High Wind Watch 2024-12-24T03:45:00-08:00 2024-12-24T03:45:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:30:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible San Juan County; Western Whatcom County; Western Skagit County; Admiralty Inlet Area SAME 053055 SAME 053073 SAME 053057 SAME 053029 SAME 053031 UGC WAZ001 UGC WAZ503 UGC WAZ506 UGC WAZ510 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 241145 NWSheadline HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.HW.A.0002.241225T2100Z-241226T2100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T21:00:00+00:00

...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW ALONG THE WASHINGTON CASCADES CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY... .A strong winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow to the Washington Cascades Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. Along the east slopes of the central and southern Cascades, snow levels will increase on Thursday with precipitation changing to rain or a rain and snow mix for many areas. * WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Winter Weather Advisory 2024-12-24T03:33:00-08:00 2024-12-24T03:33:00-08:00 2024-12-25T15:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T15:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest SAME 053037 SAME 053039 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ523 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 241133 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3000 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0036.241225T2300Z-241226T2300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T23:00:00+00:00

...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW ALONG THE WASHINGTON CASCADES CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY... .A strong winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow to the Washington Cascades Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. Along the east slopes of the central and southern Cascades, snow levels will increase on Thursday with precipitation changing to rain or a rain and snow mix for many areas. * WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 6 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Winter Weather Advisory 2024-12-24T03:33:00-08:00 2024-12-24T03:33:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T15:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ522 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 241133 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM PST THURSDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3000 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0036.241225T2100Z-241227T0200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T02:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a high threat for sneaker waves. High Surf Advisory 2024-12-24T02:43:00-08:00 2024-12-24T02:43:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:45:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast SAME 041007 SAME 041057 SAME 041041 SAME 041039 SAME 053049 UGC ORZ101 UGC ORZ102 UGC ORZ103 UGC WAZ201 AWIPSidentifier CFWPQR WMOidentifier WHUS46 KPQR 241043 NWSheadline HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.SU.Y.0007.241226T0000Z-241227T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T06:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a high threat for sneaker waves. High Surf Advisory 2024-12-24T02:43:00-08:00 2024-12-24T02:43:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:45:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast SAME 041007 SAME 041057 SAME 041041 SAME 041039 SAME 053049 UGC ORZ101 UGC ORZ102 UGC ORZ103 UGC WAZ201 AWIPSidentifier CFWPQR WMOidentifier WHUS46 KPQR 241043 NWSheadline HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.SU.Y.0007.241226T0000Z-241227T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T06:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, with heaviest snowfall above 5500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph on higher exposed terrain. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From late Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times, with snow-packed roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two rounds of higher intensity snowfall will most likely impact the Cascades later this week. The first round will be late Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. A second storm system will be quick on the first storm system heels, and bring another round of heavy snowfall Thursday night into Friday. The Timberline Highway, US-20 over Santiam Pass and Highway 58 over Willamette Pass will be the roadways most heavily impacted by the snow. Winter Storm Watch 2024-12-24T02:24:00-08:00 2024-12-24T02:24:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041051 SAME 041047 SAME 041043 SAME 041039 SAME 053059 SAME 053015 SAME 053011 UGC ORZ126 UGC ORZ127 UGC ORZ128 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier WSWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPQR 241024 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR AREAS ABOVE 4500 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.WS.A.0012.241226T0000Z-241227T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades north of Highway 140 including Crater Lake National Park, Diamond Lake, Highways 62, 138, and 51 at Willamette Pass. In Siskiyou County, higher elevations including Sawyers Bar Road near Mount Etna, and the pass at Snowman Summit on Highway 89. * WHEN...From Wednesday late afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow will cause snow-covered, hazardous roads and reduced visibility. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause some blowing snow further reducing visibility and may cause damage to trees and power lines. Winter Storm Watch 2024-12-24T02:24:00-08:00 2024-12-24T02:24:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Western Siskiyou County; South Central Siskiyou County; North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County; South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades SAME 006093 SAME 041019 SAME 041029 SAME 041035 SAME 041033 UGC CAZ080 UGC CAZ082 UGC CAZ083 UGC ORZ027 UGC ORZ028 AWIPSidentifier WSWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KMFR 241024 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.WS.A.0013.241226T0000Z-241227T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, with heaviest snowfall above 5500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph on higher exposed terrain. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From late Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times, with snow-packed roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two rounds of higher intensity snowfall will most likely impact the Cascades later this week. The first round will be late Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. A second storm system will be quick on the first storm system heels, and bring another round of heavy snowfall Thursday night into Friday. The Timberline Highway, US-20 over Santiam Pass and Highway 58 over Willamette Pass will be the roadways most heavily impacted by the snow. Winter Storm Watch 2024-12-24T02:24:00-08:00 2024-12-24T02:24:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041051 SAME 041047 SAME 041043 SAME 041039 SAME 053059 SAME 053015 SAME 053011 UGC ORZ126 UGC ORZ127 UGC ORZ128 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier WSWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPQR 241024 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR AREAS ABOVE 4500 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.WS.A.0012.241226T0000Z-241227T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High Wind Watch 2024-12-24T02:17:00-08:00 2024-12-24T02:17:00-08:00 2024-12-25T22:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast SAME 041007 SAME 041057 SAME 041041 SAME 041039 SAME 053049 UGC ORZ101 UGC ORZ102 UGC ORZ103 UGC WAZ201 AWIPSidentifier NPWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPQR 241017 NWSheadline HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.HW.A.0007.241226T0600Z-241226T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T18:00:00+00:00