NOAA Current Watches

Patchy dense fog and freezing fog will impact areas of the Tri- Cities and surrounding locations for the next few hours. Visibilities could be as low as 1/4 to 1/2 mile in spots. Expect improving conditions into the afternoon. If you encounter dense fog, slow down and allow for extra distance between your vehicle and those around you. Special Weather Statement 2024-01-25T23:41:00-08:00 2024-01-26T12:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Lower Columbia Basin of Washington FIPS6 053005 053021 053071 UGC WAZ028 VTEC

...A STORM SYSTEM WILL MOVE IN TODAY AND ACROSS THE CASCADE MOUNTAINS BRINGING A WINTRY MIX OF SNOW, RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN... .A Pacific storm will bring warmer rain and some snow to the higher elevations of the east slopes of the Cascades. Heavier precipitation is expected late afternoon and evening. Near freezing surface temperatures will take some time to warm up as this storm passes so Winter Weather Advisory 2024-01-26T13:00:00-08:00 2024-01-27T01:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central Chelan County FIPS6 053007 UGC WAZ047 VTEC /O.EXA.KOTX.WW.Y.0009.240126T2100Z-240127T0900Z/

...A STORM SYSTEM WILL MOVE IN TODAY AND ACROSS THE CASCADE MOUNTAINS BRINGING A WINTRY MIX OF SNOW, RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN... .A Pacific storm will bring warmer rain and some snow to the higher elevations of the east slopes of the Cascades. Heavier precipitation is expected late afternoon and evening. Near freezing surface temperatures will take some time to warm up as this storm passes so Winter Weather Advisory 2024-01-26T13:00:00-08:00 2024-01-27T01:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Western Chelan County FIPS6 053007 UGC WAZ048 VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0009.240126T2100Z-240127T0900Z/

...A STORM SYSTEM WILL MOVE IN TODAY AND ACROSS THE CASCADE MOUNTAINS BRINGING A WINTRY MIX OF SNOW, RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN... .A Pacific storm will bring warmer rain and some snow to the higher elevations of the east slopes of the Cascades. Heavier precipitation is expected late afternoon and evening. Near freezing surface temperatures will take some time to warm up as this storm passes so Winter Weather Advisory 2024-01-26T16:00:00-08:00 2024-01-27T07:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Waterville Plateau FIPS6 053017 UGC WAZ044 VTEC /O.EXB.KOTX.WW.Y.0009.240127T0000Z-240127T1500Z/

...A WARM STORM SYSTEM WILL MOVE IN TODAY AND ACROSS THE CASCADE MOUNTAINS THROUGH TONIGHT... .A Pacific storm will bring warmer rain and snow to the higher elevations of the east slopes of the Cascades. Heavier precipitation is expected late afternoon and evening. Near freezing surface temperatures will take some time to warm up as this storm passes so Winter Weather Advisory 2024-01-26T13:00:00-08:00 2024-01-27T01:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Western Chelan County FIPS6 053007 UGC WAZ048 VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0009.240126T2100Z-240127T0900Z/

...PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN WITH RISING RIVERS THIS WEEKEND... A complex low pressure area offshore will maintain mild and moist southwest flow into the region today, lasting into early Sunday. This will bring rain, heavy at times, to northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Currently, rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected across the region, with 2 to 5 inches over the Willapa Hydrologic Outlook 2024-01-25T13:49:00-08:00 2024-01-27T07:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Clark; Cowlitz; Pacific; Skamania; Wahkiakum FIPS6 053011 053015 053049 053059 053069 UGC WAC011 WAC015 WAC049 WAC059 WAC069 VTEC

...PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN WITH RISING RIVERS THIS WEEKEND... A complex low pressure area offshore will maintain mild and moist southwest flow into the region today, lasting into early Sunday. This will bring rain, heavy at times, to northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Currently, rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected across the region, with 2 to 5 inches over the Willapa Hydrologic Outlook 2024-01-26T02:03:00-08:00 2024-01-27T07:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Benton; Clackamas; Clatsop; Columbia; Hood River; Lane; Lincoln; Linn; Marion; Multnomah; Polk; Tillamook; Washington; Yamhill FIPS6 041003 041005 041007 041009 041027 041039 041041 041043 041047 041051 041053 041057 041067 041071 UGC ORC003 ORC005 ORC007 ORC009 ORC027 ORC039 ORC041 ORC043 ORC047 ORC051 ORC053 ORC057 ORC067 ORC071 VTEC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The Skokomish River will continue to remain in minor flood stage with the potential to drop briefly below flood stage on Friday. Additional rain through the weekend will produce more flooding, Flood Warning 2024-01-25T23:41:00-08:00 2024-01-29T23:05:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Mason 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 FIPS6 053045 UGC WAC045 VTEC /O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240130T0705Z/ /SRPW1.1.ER.240124T2110Z.240128T1800Z.240129T2204Z.NO/

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Curry County in southwestern Oregon, including Brookings, Gold Beach, the US 101 corridor, and all area drainages. Flood Watch 2024-01-26T02:03:00-08:00 2024-01-27T07:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Curry County Coast FIPS6 041015 UGC ORZ022 VTEC /O.EXT.KMFR.FA.A.0003.240127T0000Z-240128T0600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington and Yakima Valley. Freezing Fog Advisory 2024-01-25T20:11:00-08:00 2024-01-26T10:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Yakima Valley FIPS6 053039 053077 UGC WAZ024 WAZ027 VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.ZF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240126T1800Z/

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington and Yakima Valley. Freezing Fog Advisory 2024-01-25T20:11:00-08:00 2024-01-26T10:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon FIPS6 041021 041049 041055 041059 041065 UGC ORZ041 ORZ044 VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.ZF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240126T1800Z/

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in freezing fog. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges. Freezing Fog Advisory 2024-01-25T20:11:00-08:00 2024-01-26T10:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington FIPS6 053013 053071 UGC WAZ029 VTEC /O.EXA.KPDT.ZF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240126T1800Z/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Idaho, Lower Treasure Valley ID and Upper Weiser River. In Oregon, Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. Dense Fog Advisory 2024-01-25T19:27:00-08:00 2024-01-26T09:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Oregon Lower Treasure Valley FIPS6 041045 UGC ORZ064 VTEC /O.NEW.KBOI.FG.Y.0008.240126T0327Z-240126T1700Z/

An atmospheric river pattern will develop late on Friday and persist through early next week. This will result in persistent rainfall across western Washington with periods of moderate to heavy precipitation in some areas. In addition, snow levels will also rise well above 7000 feet through the same period. This will lead to sharp rises on streams and rivers throughout the area, increasing Hydrologic Outlook 2024-01-25T13:49:00-08:00 2024-01-26T15:15:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Clallam; Grays Harbor; Island; Jefferson; King; Kitsap; Lewis; Mason; Pierce; San Juan; Skagit; Snohomish; Thurston; Whatcom FIPS6 053009 053027 053029 053031 053033 053035 053041 053045 053053 053055 053057 053061 053067 053073 UGC WAC009 WAC027 WAC029 WAC031 WAC033 WAC035 WAC041 WAC045 WAC053 WAC055 WAC057 WAC061 WAC067 WAC073 VTEC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The Skokomish River will continue to remain in minor flood stage, with the potential to drop briefly below flood stage on Friday. Additional rain through the weekend will produce more flooding, Flood Warning 2024-01-25T12:58:00-08:00 2024-01-26T00:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Mason 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 FIPS6 053045 UGC WAC045 VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SRPW1.1.ER.240124T2110Z.240128T1800Z.240129T2204Z.NO/

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Curry County in southwestern Oregon, including Brookings, Gold Beach, the US 101 corridor, and all area drainages. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. Flood Watch 2024-01-24T16:16:00-08:00 2024-01-27T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Curry County Coast FIPS6 041015 UGC ORZ022 VTEC /O.NEW.KMFR.FA.A.0003.240127T0000Z-240128T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Patchy dense fog and freezing fog will continue to impact areas along the Columbia River in the Eastern Gorge and the Lower Columbia Basin, as well as in western portions of the Walla Walla valley. Expect these conditions to persist for the next 1 to 3 hours, with conditions improving into the afternoon. Special Weather Statement 2024-01-25T12:58:00-08:00 2024-01-25T13:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington FIPS6 053005 053013 053021 053039 053071 UGC WAZ024 WAZ028 WAZ029 VTEC

Patchy dense fog and freezing fog will continue to impact areas along the Columbia River in the Eastern Gorge and the Lower Columbia Basin, as well as in western portions of the Walla Walla valley. Expect these conditions to persist for the next 1 to 3 hours, with conditions improving into the afternoon. Special Weather Statement 2024-01-24T16:16:00-08:00 2024-01-25T13:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon FIPS6 041021 041049 041055 041059 041065 UGC ORZ041 ORZ044 VTEC

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Tiger, Worley, Creston, Coulee City, Fairfield, Fruitland, Downtown Spokane, Flowery Trail Road, Ritzville, Post Falls, Davenport, Othello, Colville, Harrington, Grand Coulee, Cheney, Deer Park, Chewelah, Hayden, Spokane Valley, Wilbur, Moses Lake, Dense Fog Advisory 2024-01-25T02:16:00-08:00 2024-01-26T10:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Moses Lake Area; Northeast Mountains; Spokane Area; Upper Columbia Basin FIPS6 053001 053025 053043 053051 053063 053065 UGC WAZ034 WAZ035 WAZ036 WAZ037 VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FG.Y.0004.240125T1016Z-240126T1800Z/

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility of one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. Freezing Fog Advisory 2024-01-25T01:42:00-08:00 2024-01-25T11:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington; Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Yakima Valley FIPS6 053005 053013 053021 053037 053071 053077 UGC WAZ026 WAZ027 WAZ028 WAZ029 VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.ZF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T1900Z/