NOAA Current Watches

...FREEZING RAIN EXPECTED TODAY ACROSS CENTRAL WASHINGTON... .Portions of central and north central Washington will receive a thin glaze of ice today as bands of freezing rain and sleet move through the region. Freezing rain will be somewhat spotty in the Moses Lake, Grand Coulee, Ritzville, Waterville and Omak areas. Motorists driving across the Columbia Basin will encounter locally Winter Weather Advisory 2018-01-05T04:11:00-08:00 2018-01-05T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely East Slopes Northern Cascades; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Waterville Plateau; Wenatchee Area FIPS6 053001 053007 053017 053025 053043 053047 UGC WAZ034 WAZ035 WAZ041 WAZ042 WAZ044 VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T0000Z/

...FREEZING RAIN EXPECTED TODAY ACROSS CENTRAL WASHINGTON... .Portions of central and north central Washington will receive a thin glaze of ice today as bands of freezing rain and sleet move through the region. Freezing rain will be somewhat spotty in the Moses Lake, Grand Coulee, Ritzville, Waterville and Omak areas. Motorists driving across the Columbia Basin will encounter locally Winter Weather Advisory 2018-01-05T04:11:00-08:00 2018-01-05T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Okanogan Highlands; Okanogan Valley FIPS6 053019 053047 UGC WAZ038 WAZ043 VTEC /O.EXA.KOTX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T0000Z/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Winds: South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Timing: Developing this morning lasting through this evening. * Locations for the Wind Advisory include: Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Paisley. * Impacts: Winds may make driving difficult, especially for high Wind Advisory 2018-01-05T04:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T22:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central and Eastern Lake County FIPS6 041037 UGC ORZ031 VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.180105T1200Z-180106T0600Z/

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 AM PST THIS MORNING... * COASTAL FLOODING...Minor tidal overflow expected around the time of high tide this morning. * SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Shorelines around the Central and Southern portions of Puget Sound including Seattle and Tacoma. Coastal Flood Advisory 2018-01-05T07:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T09:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Bremerton and Vicinity; Seattle and Vicinity; Tacoma Area FIPS6 053033 053035 053053 UGC WAZ509 WAZ558 WAZ559 VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.CF.Y.0001.180105T1500Z-180105T1700Z/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE CASCADE PASSES PRONE TO COLD EAST WINDS... * WHAT...Freezing rain occurring. Additional ice accumulations of up to about a tenth of an inch expected. * WHERE...Cascade passes of Snohomish, King, and Lewis Counties, including Stevens, Snoqualmie, and White Passes. Winter Weather Advisory 2018-01-05T00:25:00-08:00 2018-01-05T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes FIPS6 053033 053041 053053 053061 UGC WAZ568 WAZ569 VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T0000Z/

...FREEZING RAIN LIKELY ACROSS PARTS OF SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON... .A low pressure system moving across the region will bring rain and freezing rain to the Washington Columbia basin into the Cascades tonight and Friday. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY... Winter Weather Advisory 2018-01-05T00:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely East Slopes of the Washington Cascades; Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Simcoe Highlands; Yakima Valley FIPS6 053005 053021 053037 053039 053071 053077 UGC WAZ026 WAZ027 WAZ028 WAZ520 WAZ521 VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0001.180105T0800Z-180106T0000Z/

...FREEZING RAIN EXPECTED TODAY ACROSS CENTRAL WASHINGTON... .A mild southwest flow will bring several rounds of precipitation in the form of freezing rain today. The first will arrive early Friday morning before sunrise with a second expected during the afternoon and early evening. Periods of light freezing rain will be possible throughout the day. Surface temperatures are expected Winter Weather Advisory 2018-01-05T00:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely East Slopes Northern Cascades; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Waterville Plateau; Wenatchee Area FIPS6 053001 053007 053017 053025 053043 053047 UGC WAZ034 WAZ035 WAZ041 WAZ042 WAZ044 VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0001.180105T0800Z-180106T0000Z/

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 AM PST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 9 AM PST Friday. * COASTAL FLOODING...Minor tidal overflow expected around the time of high tide Friday morning. Coastal Flood Advisory 2018-01-05T07:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T09:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Bremerton and Vicinity; Seattle and Vicinity; Tacoma Area FIPS6 053033 053035 053053 UGC WAZ509 WAZ558 WAZ559 VTEC /O.NEW.KSEW.CF.Y.0001.180105T1500Z-180105T1700Z/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations of less than a quarter of an inch are expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible tonight near the pass summits. Winter Weather Advisory 2018-01-04T18:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes FIPS6 053033 053041 053053 053061 UGC WAZ568 WAZ569 VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0001.180105T0200Z-180106T0000Z/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel may be difficult, including during the morning commute on Friday. Total ice accumulations of up to three tenths of an inch are expected. Winter Weather Advisory 2018-01-04T22:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T22:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central Columbia River Gorge FIPS6 053059 UGC WAZ046 VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0001.180105T0600Z-180106T0600Z/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel may be difficult, including during the morning commute on Friday. Total ice accumulations of up to three tenths of an inch are expected. Winter Weather Advisory 2018-01-04T22:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T22:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central Columbia River Gorge; Upper Hood River Valley FIPS6 041027 UGC ORZ014 ORZ016 VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0001.180105T0600Z-180106T0600Z/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * Winds: South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Timing: Late tonight through Friday evening. * Locations for the Wind Advisory include: Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Paisley. Wind Advisory 2018-01-05T04:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T22:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central and Eastern Lake County FIPS6 041037 UGC ORZ031 VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.180105T1200Z-180106T0600Z/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * Visibility...Less than one quarter mile. * Locations include...Medford and surrounding roadways including Interstate 5 between Phoenix and Central Point. * Impacts...Driving will be difficult due to very low visibilities. Dense Fog Advisory 2018-01-04T09:54:00-08:00 2018-01-04T12:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Jackson County FIPS6 041029 UGC ORZ026 VTEC /O.EXT.KMFR.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180104T2000Z/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * Winds: South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Timing: Late tonight through Friday evening. * Locations for the Wind Advisory include: Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Paisley. Wind Advisory 2018-01-05T04:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T22:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central and Eastern Lake County FIPS6 041037 UGC ORZ031 VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.180105T1200Z-180106T0600Z/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Dense Fog Advisory...which is in effect until 10 AM PST this morning. * Visibility...Less than one quarter mile. * Locations include...Medford and surrounding roadways including Interstate 5 between Ashland and Blackwell Hill. Dense Fog Advisory 2018-01-04T06:29:00-08:00 2018-01-04T10:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Jackson County FIPS6 041029 UGC ORZ026 VTEC /O.NEW.KMFR.FG.Y.0003.180104T1429Z-180104T1800Z/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * Winds: South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Timing: Late tonight through Friday evening. * Locations for the Wind Advisory include: Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Paisley. Wind Advisory 2018-01-05T04:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T22:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central and Eastern Lake County FIPS6 041037 UGC ORZ031 VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.180105T1200Z-180106T0600Z/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * Winds: South 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Timing: Late tonight through Friday evening. * Locations for the Wind Advisory include: Highway 31 between Summer Lake and Paisley. Wind Advisory 2018-01-05T04:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T22:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central and Eastern Lake County FIPS6 041037 UGC ORZ031 VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0001.180105T1200Z-180106T0600Z/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY FOR THE PASSES PRONE TO COLD EAST WINDS... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations of less than a quarter of an inch are expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Cascade passes in Snohomish, King, and Lewis Counties, Winter Weather Advisory 2018-01-04T18:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes FIPS6 053033 053041 053053 053061 UGC WAZ568 WAZ569 VTEC /O.NEW.KSEW.WW.Y.0001.180105T0200Z-180106T0000Z/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. The ice will result in slippery conditions on sidewalks, roads, and bridges. Travel may be difficult, including during the morning commute on Friday. Total ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch are Winter Weather Advisory 2018-01-04T22:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T22:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central Columbia River Gorge FIPS6 053059 UGC WAZ046 VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0001.180105T0600Z-180106T0600Z/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. The ice will result in slippery conditions on sidewalks, roads, and bridges. Travel may be difficult, including during the morning commute on Friday. Total ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch are Winter Weather Advisory 2018-01-04T22:00:00-08:00 2018-01-05T22:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central Columbia River Gorge; Upper Hood River Valley FIPS6 041027 UGC ORZ014 ORZ016 VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0001.180105T0600Z-180106T0600Z/